Offshore Rigging & Lifting Specialist (Permanent)

Black & Grey | People Advisory, Executive Search & Employer Branding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Rigger to join our client's offshore survey support team in Abu Dhabi. Based at the shore facility, you will execute rigging, lifting, and equipment handling for offshore survey mobilisations, vessel loadouts, and yard operations.

You will work with the Central Stores and Yard Operations team, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, PTW compliance, and collaboration with logistics and project teams across the UAE.

Qualifications

• Secondary education with vocational rigging or lifting training.
• Basic rigging/slinging certification required; forklift operator license advantageous; welding certificate
• OPITO/BOSIET offshore safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging and heavy lifting operations for equipment transfers, vessel mobilisations, and general yard activities.
• Inspect and prepare lifting gear including slings, shackles, spreader bars, lifting frames, and associated rigging equipment before use.
• Support the safe loading and offloading of equipment and materials at the shore base, jetties, and offshore support vessels.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment where appropriately licensed and authorised.
• Carry out welding activities, including MIG, ARC, or TIG welding, when certified and assigned by the Rigging Supervisor.
• Assist with mobilisation and demobilisation of survey and subsea project equipment in accordance with project schedules.
• Maintain rigging equipment in good working condition and promptly report defects, damage, or expired certifications.
• Participate in equipment inspections, lifting plan implementation, and safe execution of lifting operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE procedures, Permit to Work (PTW) requirements, toolbox talks, and mandatory PPE standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the yard and lifting equipment storage areas.
• Work closely with stores, logistics, vessel crews, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient equipment movements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to lifting operations, equipment handling, and workplace safety.

Skills

Rigging experience

Forklift operation (licensed)

Welding (certified)

Education

Secondary education with vocational rigging or lifting training

Tools

Rigging/slinging certification

Forklift operator license

Welding certificate

OPITO/BOSIET offshore safety training

Job description

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Rigger to join our client's offshore survey support team in Abu Dhabi. Based at the shore facility, you will execute rigging, lifting, and equipment handling for offshore survey mobilisations, vessel loadouts, and yard operations.

You will work with the Central Stores and Yard Operations team, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, PTW compliance, and collaboration with logistics and project teams across the UAE.