Rigger

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Career progression

Job summary

Black & Grey HRis, on behalf of a leading offshore survey and subsea engineering organisation, seeks a Rigging Specialist to join our client’s shore-based facility in Abu Dhabi.

You will perform rigging and heavy lifting, inspect gear, support vessel mobilisation, operate forklifts, weld when certified, and ensure PTW and HSE compliance. This is a permanent role offering exposure to major campaigns in the UAE and wider region.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging and heavy lifting operations for equipment transfers, vessel mobilisations, and 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 (MIG/ARC/TIG) when certified and assigned by the Rigging Supervisor.
• Assist with mobilisation and demobilisation of survey and subsea project equipment per project schedules.
• Maintain rigging equipment in good condition and report defects or expired certifications.
• Participate in equipment inspections, lifting plan implementation, and safe lifting operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, PTW requirements, toolbox talks, and PPE standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping in yard and lifting equipment storage areas.
• Work with stores, logistics, vessel crews, and project personnel to ensure safe equipment movements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to lifting operations and safety.

Skills

Rigging

Lifting operations

Forklift operation

Welding (MIG/ARC/TIG)

Education

Vocational rigging or lifting training

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/07/2026

Black & Grey HRis seeking aRiggerto join our client's offshore survey support team on a permanent basis. Based at the client's shore facility, you will be responsible for executing rigging, lifting, and equipment handling activities in support of offshore survey and subsea project mobilisations, vessel loadouts, and yard operations. Working as part of the Central Stores and Yard Operations team, you will ensure all lifting activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures and applicable lifting standards.

This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to support multiple offshore survey campaigns through safe rigging operations, equipment handling, vessel mobilisation activities, and collaboration with logistics, stores, and project teams.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Secondary education with vocational rigging or lifting training; hands-on yard and marine operations experience

Certifications (Please attach below certificates)

• Basic rigging/slinging certification required; forklift operator license advantageous; welding certificate
• (MIG/ARC/TIG) advantageous; valid offshore safety training (OPITO/BOSIET) preferred

• Attractive Salary + Benefits
• Permanent employment with a leading offshore survey and subsea engineering organization
• Opportunity to support major offshore survey, subsea, and marine mobilisation projects across the UAE and the wider region
• Exposure to complex lifting operations, vessel load outs, equipment mobilisation, and offshore yard logistics in a safety-focused environment
• Opportunity to develop expertise in offshore rigging, lifting operations, equipment handling, and marine support activities while working alongside multidisciplinary project teams
• Long-term career growth and progression within a stable organization supporting offshore survey and subsea operations

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of application.