Offshore Rigger

Saipem; Doha; On-site; QAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract

Benefits package

One Saipem Way growth & development

Location: Qatar – Site

Job summary

Saipem is seeking an Offshore Rigger for its Qatar Project, part of the Subsea Department. The role requires performing rigging tasks, scaffolding (if certified), and supporting mooring operations with a strong safety mindset.

The candidate should have ITI/technical certification and at least 3 years of offshore rigging experience, plus English communication skills. Location is Qatar – site, with a temporary project-based contract and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: ITI / Technical Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Offshore Rigger, operating pipeline pre-commissioning equipment offshore/onshore.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Hands-on experience with listed equipment and ability to read and follow technical instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging works in line with safety and quality requirements.
• Construct scaffolding structures as instructed by supervisor (if certified).
• Operate forklift as certified and needed on site.
• Follow daily instructions from Deck Foreman or Rigging Foreman.
• Ensure rigging works meet applicable standards and report anomalies to supervisors.
• Coordinate with adjacent works to minimize coactivity and maintain safety.
• Follow Permit-to-Work procedure and keep work area tidy.
• Support marine operations during mooring activities when required.

Skills

English

Education

ITI / Technical Certificate

Tools

Centrifugal Pumps

HP Piston Pumps

Diesel Generators

Air Compressors

Desiccant Air Dryers

Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose Of The Position

As Offshore Rigger, you will be part of Subsea Department within our Qatar Project.

How can you support us? Here are your responsibilities:

• Performs rigging works in accordance with safety and quality requirements
• If certified to do so, carries out the construction of scaffolding structures in accordance with the instruction given by the supervisor
• If certified to do so, drives the fork-lift
• Follows daily instructions given by the Deck Foreman or Rigging Foreman
• Ensures rigging works are carried out according to the applicable rigging standards and best practices
• Verifies that the equipment and materials are in good and safe operating conditions and reports any anomalies to the Deck/Rigging Foreman.
• Ensures coordination with the adjacent works to minimize coactivity and avoids unsafe conditions
• Follows the Permit-to-Work procedure
• Ensures the housekeeping of the work location
• During offshore or marine-related activities, assists the marine department during mooring operations as required
• Reports to the Rigging Foreman or the Deck Foreman

What are we looking for?

• Education: ITI / Technical Certificate or equivalent.
• Background: Minimum 3 years of experience as Offshore Rigger, operating pipeline pre-commissioning equipment offshore/onshore.
• Languages: Good communication skills in English.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Centrifugal Pumps (e.g., Caprari 500m³/hr with CAT C27 Acer engine or similar)
    • HP Piston Pumps (e.g., MIDIS/Woma 550 ARP with CAT C18 Acer or similar)
    • Diesel Generators (e.g., Atlas Copco with Perkins 1104C engine or similar)
    • Air Compressors (e.g., Atlas Copco XRYS 1260 CD7 or similar)
    • Desiccant Air Dryers (Twin-pot, 1600 scfm+)
    • Ability to read and follow technical instructions and safety procedures.
    • Other: Physically fit for onshore site conditions; strong teamwork skills.

What Can We Offer To You

• Temporary Contract – Project Based Position
• Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
• One Saipem Way soft skills model: fostering career growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous development
• Location: Qatar – Site

Additional Information

• We embrace diversity! At Saipem, innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in challenging environments, our focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of ecosystems.

PRIVACY POLICY

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