Rigger Foreman

Saipem; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary Contract – Project Based

Comprehensive Corporate Benefits

One Saipem Way soft skills model

Location: Qatar – Site

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Rigger Foreman for the Qatar Project. You will supervise riggers, ensure safe rigging and de-rigging, and coordinate certification and lifting gear on offshore/onshore sites.

Requirements include ITI/Technical Certificate, 3+ years as Rigger Foreman, and strong English communication. On-site role in Qatar with a temporary project-based contract and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Rigger Foreman, offshore/onshore pipeline pre-commissioning.
• ITI / Technical Certificate or equivalent.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Physically fit for onshore site conditions; strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the work of riggers.
• Ensure that all rigging and de-rigging operations are performed safely.
• If certified, coordinate erection of scaffolding structures.
• Keep rigging items properly stored and maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure certification is available for rigging/lifting arrangements.
• Monitor condition of lifting gear before, during and after use.
• Provide toolbox talks at shift start and perform JSA when required.
• Support maritime team during mooring/unmooring of vessels and barges.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and near-miss events.

Skills

English language

Education

ITI / Technical Certificate or equivalent

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 than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose Of The Position

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

How can you support us? Here are your responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the work of riggers
• Ensure that all rigging and de-rigging operations are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with the instructions given
• If certified, can coordinate the erection of scaffolding structures
• Keep all rigging items properly stored
• Ensure that the work area is clean and tidy
• Be familiar with and maintains awareness of the relevant Company requirements and, where applicable, the latest industry codes and standards including statutory rules and regulations
• Ensure that certification is available for all rigging and lifting arrangements for vessel equipment and that the rigging items are in a suitable condition
• Ensure that only certified gear is used during lifting operations
• Monitor the condition of all lifting gear before, during and after use and report any damages
• Provide Tool box talks meeting at the beginning of own shift and JSA if required
• Perform any additional duties within own experience and capability as advised by the 1st Off.Const.Shift Supervisor and/or Deck Foreman
• Support the maritime team during mooring/unmooring of vessels and cargo barges
• Report unsafe working conditions, incidents and any near-miss events
• Stop the lifting activity if required on safety grounds, if continuing could cause any damages or injuries
• Report to the Deck Foreman or the 1st Off.Const.Shift Superviso

What are we looking for?

• Education: ITI / Technical Certificate or equivalent.
• Background: Minimum 3 years of experience as Rigger Foreman, 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

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• 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.

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