Rigger I

H&P; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

H&P is seeking an experienced lifting plans and rigging professional in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on approving lift arrangements, sling selections, and safe execution of complex lifts, including multi-legged and choker hitch configurations. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in oil & gas rigging, a High School diploma, and a Saudi Aramco Rigger Level 1 certification with at least 6 months validity. Knowledge of SMS and PTW is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in oil & gas rigging operations.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco SMS and PTW processes is advantageous.
• Valid Saudi Aramco-approved Rigger Level 1 certification with 6 months validity

Responsibilities

• Approve lift arrangements and capacities with proper identification.
• Approve sling size based on load weight and balance.
• Attach loads using proper Center of Gravity and hitch types.
• Inspect rigging equipment before use to ensure no defects.
• Set up lifting plans to protect rigging and loads.
• Create and execute multi-legged lifts with D/d ratios.
• Create and execute choker hitch lifts.
• Perform proper hand signals and radio communication for load control.
• Use crane load charts and conversion charts for metric/imperial.
• Calculate areas and volumes of identified loads.
• Lead and work as a team with excellent communication.

Skills

Lifting planning

Rigging operations

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Saudi Aramco Rigger Level 1

Job description

Assisting rig moves by preparing lifting plans for rigging and as described but not limited to the Duties and Responsibilities listed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approve and ensure the proper identification and calculation of lift arrangements and capacities.
• Approve and ensure proper calculation of required sling size based on properly identified load weight.
• Attach loads utilizing proper Center of Gravity (COG), select proper hitch to hold and control the load, to include tandem lifts, man-basket, and all other designated critical lift operations.
• Ensure and approve detailed inspection of all rigging equipment prior to use to ensure no defect with all equipment used within guidelines.
• Set up and perform the designed lifting plan to ensure both rigging and loads are protected during the lift
• Creation and execution of multi-legged lifts while allowing for D/d ratio on the wire rope as per approved requirement.
• Creation and execution of choker hitch lifts while allowing for reduction on the slings
• Perform correct hand signaling and deliver proper radio communication to ensure proper load control
• Use bridle and crane load charts in the creation of lifting plans
• Utilize conversion charts to ensure proper conversion from Metric to Imperial measurements
• Calculating areas and volumes of identified loads
• Be a Team player and a leader.
• Excellent Communications skills.
• Demonstrates the H&P Company values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, and Teamwork.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, all in English, write simple correspondence,
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and/or employees of the organization
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

EDUCATION and Certification:

• High school as a minimum or higher.
• Possess a valid Saudi Aramco-approved Rigger Level 1 certification with 6 months minimum validity

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Have a minimum of 3 to 5 years (or more, depending on the specific project) of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial rigging operations. Working knowledge of Saudi Aramco’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Permit to Work (PTW) processes is an added advantage