Must be a U.S. citizen
5 years experience supervising the following requirements
3 years experience, training, and qualifications, as the Tradesperson they are supervising
Rigger Supervisor must have at least 3 years of rigging experience in a heavy industrial work environment such as ship building or outfitting or commercial building construction
Rigger Supervisor shall be proficient with the installation, removal, and repositioning of machinery, structural members of ships or buildings, heavy equipment or other loads
Rigger Supervisor shall be proficient at maneuvering loads, bracing, cushioning, preparing, and attaching lifting gear; and installing, beam clamps, and other supporting structures
Rigger Supervisor shall be proficient at estimating weights and center of gravity of loads to be moved; this process involves planning weight distribution, maneuvering the load and attaching the appropriate lifting gear which includes, but is not limited to; chain falls, shackles, chain hoists, synthetic slings, 2" flat nylon strap in single, double or triple ply, beam clamps and wire rope
Rigger Supervisor shall be proficient using complex multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads and move objects in confined areas
Rigger Supervisor shall have a thorough understanding of rigging practices, and safety factors of rigging equipment
Rigger Supervisor shall be proficient predicting and controlling the movements of various heavy or large pieces of equipment through narrow passages
Rigger Supervisor shall be qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms where drop off will be greater than 5 feet IAW 29 CFR 1915 (Subpart I)