Senior Rigging Lead for Shutdown & Turnaround

Descon; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Descon seeks a highly skilled Rigging & Heavy Lifting Professional to lead complex operations across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction, and Industrial sectors in Oman. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee rigging activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while driving project delivery and safety culture.

With 15+ years of hands-on rigging experience and leadership of large teams, you will develop lifting plans, review procedures, and mentor rigging personnel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or DAE in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Professional certification in Rigging Level III or an equivalent internationally recognized lifting and rigging qualification is preferred.
• 15+ years of hands-on rigging experience, especially in shutdown/turnaround environments
• Proven leadership of large rigging teams in the Oil & Gas sector
• Strong command of load charts, lifting tackles, crane capacities
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all rigging and heavy lifting operations to ensure safe, efficient, and successful execution of project activities.
• Develop, review, and approve lifting plans, rigging studies, method statements, lifting procedures, and associated checklists in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, international lifting standards, statutory regulations, and client-specific requirements at all times.
• Coordinate closely with project execution and HSE teams to ensure the safe planning and execution of critical lifting activities.
• Lead pre-lift meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety briefings to promote a strong safety culture and operational excellence.
• Maintain accurate records of daily lifting activities, rigging operations, equipment inspections, and status reports.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-site training to rigging personnel to enhance competency and compliance.
• Supervise and lead large teams of riggers and rigging supervisors, ensuring effective workforce utilization and adherence to project schedules.
• Identify potential lifting hazards, implement risk mitigation measures, and ensure continuous improvement in lifting and rigging practices.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders on matters related to heavy lifting and rigging operations.
• Support project execution by ensuring lifting activities are completed safely, on schedule, and within project objectives.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Load charts

Crane capacities

Rigging equipment

Job description

Descon seeks a highly skilled Rigging & Heavy Lifting Professional to lead complex operations across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction, and Industrial sectors in Oman. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee rigging activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while driving project delivery and safety culture.

With 15+ years of hands-on rigging experience and leadership of large teams, you will develop lifting plans, review procedures, and mentor rigging personnel,