Rigger - Offshore

EnerMech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering services company that excels in delivering integrated solutions for complex energy projects. In this role, you will support deck operations on client platforms, ensuring safety and efficiency in crane and lifting activities. Your expertise in rigging and crane operations will be vital as you oversee vessel lifts, conduct inspections, and maintain lifting equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and high standards of workmanship are paramount. If you are self-motivated and thrive under pressure, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with 5+ years of offshore crane operation experience.
• Must be fully trained and competent in rigging duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all vessel lifts and ensuring safety during operations.
• Participate in planning and risk assessment for crane-lifting operations.

Skills

Riggings

Crane Operations

Safety Leadership

Signalman Duties

General Engineering Knowledge

Education

Higher Secondary School Certificate

Tools

Lifting Equipment

Firefighting Equipment

Job description

We are?

A leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions for complex energy and infrastructure projects and operating assets. Our business is built on the belief that our people are what make EnerMech excellent. When we are thriving globally it’s not just about investing in our infrastructure, service offering and technology, but by also investing in our people.

The role?

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

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

1. Be responsible for all vessel lifts and those on the platform as directed by the Crane Supervisor, Deck Foreman or client.
2. Carry out Banking/Signalman duties as and when required.
3. The Rigger is responsible for attaching and detaching the load to and from the crane.
4. The Rigger is also responsible for the selection of the correct lifting arrangement in accordance with planned lifting operations and to check them prior to the use.
5. 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.
6. The directing and movement of the crane/load is initiated by the Rigger / slinger using the designated signaling method.
7. Ensure at all times that the load is under complete control by the use of tag lines, or whatever assistance that is deemed necessary.
8. Able to establish weights and the effect of the center of gravity, and to balance loads and judge distances, heights and clearances.
9. Ensure that no load is to be lifted where the weight is not stated or unknown.
10. Participate in the planning and risk assessment of all routine and up to non-routine complicated crane-lifting operations associated with the day-to-day running of the client platforms.
11. Have sufficient general engineering knowledge of loose lifting equipment to carry out daily inspection routines.
12. Be multi-skilled in other platform duties including operating of firefighting equipment and undertaking fire standby and deck duties, when required.
13. Complete reports, lifting operation risk assessments, logs and other documentation, as required.
14. Assist in maintaining all lifting appliances inclusive of cranes in clean and tidy condition.
15. Maintain loose lifting equipment in a safe and operable condition.
16. Carry out pre-use inspection of loose lifting equipment.
17. Carry out minor repairs to loose lifting equipment i.e. repair of safety catches.
18. In line with clients Bi-annual lifting equipment campaign assist TPI with inspection & re-certification of loose lifting equipment.
19. Assist Crane Operator Maintainer & Maintainers in carrying out routine maintenance duties.

Minimum Requirements

1. Should 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.
2. Educated to a minimum qualification of higher secondary school certificate or equivalent qualification.
3. Have a minimum of 5 years offshore experience.
4. Should have adequate understanding of the capabilities and limitations of each crane with regard to offshore operations.

Behaviors and Personal Qualities

1. Teamwork.
2. Self-motivated.
3. Good Communication Skills.
4. High standards of workmanship.
5. Ability to work and react under pressure and tight deadlines.

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.