Rigger

About FieldCore and GE Vernova

FieldCore, part of GE Vernova’s Gas Power One Field Services team, specializes in the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of power generation equipment. This work enables operators of global energy infrastructure to provide reliable and affordable energy. GE Vernova is a global energy company focused on Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses, committed to leading the energy transition by electrifying and decarbonizing the world. The company helps customers power economies and deliver vital electricity, with over 80,000 employees across 100+ countries.

Role Overview: Rigger

The Rigger role at FieldCore involves specialized tasks related to moving and lifting exceptionally heavy objects, often in challenging environments where standard material handling equipment cannot be used. Riggers utilize equipment specifically designed for handling loads weighing hundreds of thousands or millions of pounds/kilograms. This full-time position is based in Saudi Arabia and requires a trainee level of experience (0-1 years), serving as a trial to assess suitability for the company in terms of attitude, skills, and ambition.

Key Responsibilities

• Signal or verbally direct workers involved in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety.
• Perform assignments, as directed by the crew chief or field supervisor, for the installation and maintenance of power plants, facilities, and oilfield pumping units.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability before operations.
• Attach loads to rigging using hand and power tools, preparing them for movement.
• Select appropriate gear, including slings, shackles, chokers, and winches, based on load specifications and work schedules.
• Control the movement of heavy equipment through confined spaces using specialized tools like chain falls and gin poles.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to maneuver or support materials.
• Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment properly after use.
• Ensure safety in all aspects of work, including compliance with JSAs, attendance at safety meetings, and participation in equipment audits.
• Assist in safety and environmental incident investigations and comply with STOP Observations and Near Miss Programs.
• Travel extensively, both internationally and domestically, and be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma combined with related mechanical experience (*, carpentry, lifts, cranes).
• Basic skills training demonstrating knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in a specialized field.
• A Level I Rigging Certificate is mandatory.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with power generation equipment, including gas/steam turbines and associated auxiliary components.
• Proficiency in applying correct rigging tackle for specified loads and identifying specific shackles and beam clamps.
• Knowledge of color codes for lifting slings or wires (belt slings, endless bag slings, wire strops).
• Understanding and ability to act upon basic safe systems of work and method statements, including approved rigging studies.
• Familiarity with Safety Mandatory Emergency Stop Signals.
• Working knowledge of various heavy equipment operations, such as Forklift, Tele Handler, Scissor Lift, Cherry Picker, Tractor (Tractor Cottil with lifting Arm), and Overhead Cranes (pendant, cab, or remotely operated).

Work Environment

This role involves working in diverse and sometimes adverse weather conditions, including high and low temperatures and windy environments. The position requires significant travel and flexibility to work outside standard hours as dictated by field assignments.