Rigger

Acciona; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is recruiting for a lifting and rigging role on a flagship WA infrastructure project. You will plan and execute lifts with cranes and EWPs, set up rigging gear, and work closely with operators and site supervisors to maintain schedule and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a CW4 rigging qualification, a dogging ticket is advantageous, and experience on major industrial projects is preferred. Long-term, stable work with opportunities for career development in Australia.

Qualifications

• Rigging licence (minimum Intermediate Rigging - CW4) and Dogging ticket is an asset.
• Solid understanding of lifting plans, load calculations and rigging equipment.
• Proactive safety-first mindset is essential on site.
• Experience on large infrastructure or industrial projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out lifts across the site using cranes, EWPs and related equipment.
• Set slings and rigging gear and direct crane operators.
• Inspect equipment before each lift and ensure compliance with specs.
• Coordinate with crane operators, boilermakers and supervisors to keep lifts on schedule.

Skills

Rigging license

Load calculations

Rigging equipment

Safety-first attitude

Experience in infrastructure

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Join ACCIONA on a flagship WA infrastructure project, with first production set for 2028. Long term work, strong job security and real career runway as more works get awarded.

The Project

The Alkimos Desalination Plant Project includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant with first production in 2028. Works include marine works and tunnels, seawater intake system, a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, groundwater system, drinking water storage and pump system, supported by civil, electrical and bulk earthworks.

Why ACCIONA

• Flagship project with strong visibility across the industry
• Multi-disciplinary team, build relationships across trades
• Long term, stable work
• Additional works coming, more opportunities ahead

The Role

You’ll plan and carry out lifts across the site, working with cranes, EWPs and other lifting equipment to move plant and materials safely into place. Day to day, you’ll set slings and rigging gear, direct crane operators, and inspect equipment before each lift. You’ll work closely with crane operators, boilermakers and site supervisors to keep every lift on schedule and on spec.

Required Skills and Competencies

What you need

• Rigging licence (minimum Intermediate Rigging - CW4), Dogging ticket highly regarded
• Strong understanding of lifting plans, load calculations and rigging equipment
• A genuine safety first attitude
• Experience on large infrastructure or industrial projects, highly regarded

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.