Overview
Venture Dynamics is seeking skilled and experienced Marine Riggers to support lifting, handling, and material-movement operations aboard Navy and commercial vessels, dry docks, and industrial marine facilities. Marine Riggers assemble and operate rigging gear, signal crane operations, relocate machinery and structural components, and maintain safe load control in confined shipboard environments. This role requires advanced rigging knowledge, strong situational awareness, and strict compliance with NAVSEA and OSHA Maritime standards.

Per diem may be available on select projects depending on contract requirements and travel distance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute rigging operations for lifting, lowering, positioning, and relocating heavy components

• Perform below-the-hook rigging using chain hoists, slings, shackles, and approved lifting gear

• Route, drift, and maneuver loads through confined shipboard spaces using multi-point hoist setups

• Inspect rigging gear for condition and rating compliance

• Rig and signal for cranes, chain falls, come-alongs, hoists, and mechanical lifting equipment

• Move pumps, motors, valves, structural components, and shipboard equipment

• Support rigging operations in machinery spaces, tanks, voids, and engine-room environments

• Read and interpret lift plans, drawings, and work instructions

• Coordinate with welders, fitters, machinists, and supervisors during multi-trade lifts

• Maintain tool control, housekeeping, and all required safety practices

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of marine, shipyard, or industrial rigging experience

• Strong knowledge of load control, sling angles, center of gravity, and lift planning

• Proficiency with chain falls, come-alongs, hoists, beam clamps, wire rope, chain slings, and synthetic slings

• Ability to perform confined-space and tight-access rigging operations

• Ability to read lift plans, drawings, and schematics

• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work at heights, in confined spaces, and around active crane operations

• Must supply and maintain a rigging-appropriate tool set

• Must pass background check and drug screening

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

• Ability to obtain DBIDS/base access when required

• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and variable shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• NAVSEA ship-repair rigging experience

• Experience with machinery moves, propulsion equipment, and large-equipment relocation

• Familiarity with WAF/Tagout processes

• OSHA-10 Maritime

• Ability to wear a respirator when required

• Familiarity with shipboard compartment numbering and layout

Additional Information

• Work occurs aboard ships, in dry docks, and in industrial marine environments

• PPE provided according to project and customer requirements

Venture Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.