Rigger - Ad Hoc

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The primary responsibility is to support the deck operations on the client platform as per company processes and procedures, and demonstrate safety leadership and continuous development in all aspects of crane lifting and support service activities.

• Be responsible for all lifts onshore or offshore as directed by the Crane Supervisor, Deck Foreman or client personnel where required.
• Carry out Banking Signalman duties as and when required.
• The Rigger is responsible for attaching and detaching the load to and from the crane.
• The Rigger is also responsible for selecting the correct lifting arrangement in accordance with planned lifting operations and checking them before use.
• Check that the lifting equipment being used is in good condition, certified for use, correctly colour coded and of sufficient capacity to carry out the lift.
• The directing and movement of the crane load is initiated by the Rigger slinger using the designated signalling method.
• Ensure at all times that the load is under complete control by the use of tag lines or whatever assistance is deemed necessary.
• Establish weights and the effect of the centre of gravity, and balance loads and judge distances, heights and clearances.
• Ensure that no load is to be lifted where the weight is not stated or unknown.
• Participate in the planning and risk assessment of all routine and, if required, non‑routine complicated crane‑lifting operations associated with the day‑to‑day running of the client platforms.
• Have sufficient general engineering knowledge of loose lifting equipment to carry out daily inspection routines.
• Be multi‑skilled in other platform duties, including operating firefighting equipment and undertaking fire standby and deck duties when required.
• Complete reports, lifting operation risk assessments, logs and other documentation as required.
• Assist in maintaining all lifting appliances, including cranes, in clean and tidy condition.
• Maintain loose lifting equipment in a safe and operable condition.
• Carry out pre‑use inspection of loose lifting equipment.
• Carry out minor repairs to loose lifting equipment (e.g., repair of safety catches).
• In line with client or company bi‑annual lifting equipment campaigns, assist TPI with inspection and re‑certification of loose lifting equipment.
• Assist Crane Operator, Maintainer and Maintainers in carrying out routine maintenance duties, acting as maintenance technician where required.

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Educated to a minimum qualification of higher secondary school certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Have a minimum of 5 years offshore experience.
• Shall be trained and be assessed every 2 years through a Company qualified assessor approved by the Company.
• Competent by an approved ADNOC TPA skills assessor against the criteria for Level3 rigging competency (preferred).
• Competent by an approved ADNOC TPA skills assessor against the criteria for Banksman/Signaler competency (preferred).
• Competent by an approved ADNOC TPA skills assessor against the criteria for Overhead Crane Operator competency (preferred).
• Riggers shall be able to read and write English fluently; they shall be experienced, fully trained and wholly competent in the rigging duties associated with offshore crane operations.
• Riggers who have not worked on any offshore platforms shall undertake sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the specific operating procedures under supervision before commencing lifting operations.
• The Rigger shall also have an adequate understanding of the capabilities and limitations of each crane about offshore operations.

• Teamwork.
• Self‑motivated.
• Good communication skills.
• High standards of workmanship.
• Ability to work and react under pressure and tight deadlines.