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Exam Prep
Certification, Qualification and the State Card
Operators: certification
Construction crane operators need accredited certification and West Virginia's Division of Labor state certification.
Riggers & signalers: qualification
OSHA requires riggers and signal persons to be qualified; employers may document that through training or third-party certification.
Federal OSHA
Private worksites in Parkersburg are inspected by federal OSHA under Subpart CC.
Check current requirements with the WV Division of Labor, OSHA and your employer.
Mid-Ohio Valley Lift Work
Chemical & polymer plants
Turnarounds and maintenance outages need large rigging crews and crane support.
Energy & gas processing
Gas processing and pipeline facilities bring equipment-setting lifts.
River & bridge work
Ohio River crossings and riverfront terminals mean waterfront setups on soft ground.
Options for Parkersburg Plant Teams
Qualification
Rigger Level II qualification
Employer-documented advanced rigging for experienced plant crews.
Rigger II qualification →Certification
Rigger Level II certification prep
Accredited advanced rigging credential that travels with you.
Rigger II certification prep →Signals
Signalperson certification
Third-party signal credential for turnaround crews.
Signalperson certification →Operators
Mobile crane
For operators running hydraulic cranes on plant and construction sites.
Mobile crane prep →Choosing and Earning the Right Credential
Clarify the requirement
Ask whether your role needs certification or qualification. Our certifier comparison guide helps.
Pick a course
Browse both options in the course store.
Study online
Complete modules around plant shifts and outage schedules.
Test and register
Operators pass accredited exams, then apply for West Virginia's state certification.
Turnaround Season
Mid-Ohio Valley plants schedule outages that bring large rigging crews and multiple cranes on site at once. Having the right credential in hand before outage season makes you easier to place on those crews.