Rigging Technician - Installation (3 Year Term)

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$25.72-$33.25.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

What your day-to-day as a Rigging Technician II at Fermilab will look like:

• Work one mile underground on a rotating two-shift schedule (10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, including weekends). A shift differential is paid for second shift.
• Execute rigging and lifting operations within the cleanroom and cryostat using small and large overhead cranes, chain hoists, winches, tuggers, and specialty lifting equipment.
• Ensure secure attachment and movement of large detector components using approved lifting gear, spreader bars, slings, and custom fixtures.
• Assist with the movement, installation, and positioning of critical infrastructure systems including electronics racks, cryogenic tanks, floor platforms, and cable trays.
• Work at elevation using lifts or scaffolding while securing or aligning suspended loads and hardware.
• Coordinate rigging activities with logistics, engineering, safety, and project leads.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• HS diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) and 3+ years of rigging or mechanical experience in an industrial, construction, utility, or laboratory setting.
• Must possess at least one of the following:
  • Recognized Rigging or Crane Operator Safety Training
  • Certified Rigger designation (e.g., NCCCO or equivalent)
  • Lineman Associate Degree from an accredited technical college
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and/or rigging concepts, including load control, lift safety, and equipment inspection.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and performing precise mechanical installations.
• Demonstrated leadership in rigging environments with responsibility for safety and team coordination.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement:

• Onsite – This role is based full-time at the LBNF-DUNE site in Lead, South Dakota.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.