Senior Rigging Foreman: Heavy Lifting & Safety

Mekdam Technical Services; Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mekdam Technical Services seeks a Rigging Supervisor to lead and supervise heavy-lift operations across refinery facilities. You will prepare lifting plans, select appropriate rigging gear, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

The role demands experience in petrochemical environments and fluency in English. Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple sections, supervising crews, and performing permits in RIS.

Qualifications

• Industrial Diploma with 12 years schooling and formal professional rigging certifications.
• 8–10 years experience in construction or petrochemical environment.
• Good English communication (oral/written).
• Ability to work in a multinational environment.
• Capable of using computer for creating permits in RIS; SAP & MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise rigging equipment at refinery site and workshops (mobile cranes, forklifts, pay loader, floor cranes, winches, lifting beams, chain blocks).
• Assist Sr. Foreman in estimating loads, radii, balance during lifting, and supervise safety for the workforce.
• Assist Heavy Equipment Supervisor in maintaining rigging items and monitor regular proof load testing.
• Perform signal person duties in refinery with PPE; take measurements and establish loads to be lifted.
• Select right rigging tools and heavy equipment; independently supervise and instruct team.
• Work from rigging plan, equipment drawings, sketches and specifications; issue RIS work permits.
• Coordinate with other sections; prepare lifting tackle for heavy installations; dismantling/assembly of refinery equipment.
• Ensure EH&S procedures are followed and housekeeping maintained; supervise during shutdowns.

Skills

Good English communication

Multinational work experience

RIS permits proficiency

Education

Industrial Diploma Certificate + rigging courses

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Mekdam Technical Services seeks a Rigging Supervisor to lead and supervise heavy-lift operations across refinery facilities. You will prepare lifting plans, select appropriate rigging gear, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

The role demands experience in petrochemical environments and fluency in English. Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple sections, supervising crews, and performing permits in RIS.