JOB PURPOSE

Direct, supervise and guide a team of Riggers to ensure the timely, safe, and proper rigging for Offshore loading terminals to connect or disconnect loading hoses to oil tankers as needed to fulfil the operating requirements

Job Specific Accountabilities

1. Follow all standard operating procedures to carry out rigging procedures at the Offshore Loading terminals
2. Direct, supervise and guide a team of Riggers to ensure the timely, safe, and proper rigging for Offshore loading terminals to connect or disconnect loading hoses to oil tankers as needed to fulfil the operating requirements
3. Plan the rigging operations for each job considering the need for the standard or any special rigging equipment or gear and the organisation of the required resources for each job to meet the operational requirements.
4. Ensure that all Riggers handle rigging equipment and gear in the appropriate manner which includes, but is not limited to the following activities, to meet the operational requirement:
5. Select rigging gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weight, size, operational requirement, and work schedule to carry out rigging operations.
6. Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts in preparation for rigging operations.
7. Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools to carry out rigging operations.
8. Control movement of heavy rigging equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
9. Test Rigging to ensure safety and reliability
10. Dismantle, maintain, and store rigging equipment.

Minimum Qualification

• High School certificate (12th standard) with a good understanding of all standard rigging operational procedures and the safety procedures and precautions
• Company Standards for Rigging and related activities
• Must be physically fit
• Must be able to use wireless handheld radios
• Must have good seamanship
• Basic English Language literacy and ability to speak, listen, read, and implement the standard operating procedures manual. 

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• At least 2 years as an offshore Rigger.

Professional Certifications

• Rigging and Slinging.