Containment Rigger

SUMMARY

Responsible for leading workers and ensuring containment is erected properly & safely onboard U.S. Navy vessels is in accordance with established procedures.  Containment will prevent fugitive dusts and spray paint from escaping established areas.  Modifications, repairs and tear-down of containment will be required.  Knowledge of hanging Tarps; applying Shrink wrap and/or monoflex to contain sandblast dust and overspray. Using Plugs, felt material, wooden blanks, etc. to assure fugitive dusts do not enter the ship. Continuously ensures fall protection and no-dropped item procedures are properly maintained.  Move material properly and safely usually utilizing JLGs following established procedures for crew and workers below safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that proper Safety procedures are followed by self and all crewmembers
• Ensure that proper lifting & carrying techniques are followed
• Ensure that the pathway to be utilized is understood and hazard assessments are completed
• Watch for and immediately correct violations of other crew members
• Strict compliance with No-Falling Items allowed procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have knowledge, skills and abilities to erect, maintain, fix, repair and tear-down all containment systems used by MAC.
• Completed Containment or Rigging Courses will be beneficial; Knowledge of Shipyard & Containment requirements; Knowledge of staging material will be beneficial.
• Ability to build containment/staging using accepted methods; safety of all personnel is paramount.
• Working at heights and operation of aerial lifts (JLGs) required.
• Work at heights and lead others to a common goal.  Lifting of up-to 35-pounds may be required.  Able to travel through vessel that may require occasional bending and squatting.   Daily climbing & descending ladders.  Walking at least a mile a day should be expected.  Working at heights on interior and exterior staging; over water; in dry-dock; etc. will be confronted.
• Shipyard environment; aboard ship (vessel) work