Rigger Supervisor - Pemba

 Duties & Responsibilities

Rigging & Lifting Operations

·         Supervise daily rigging and lifting activities at the operational base and work locations.

·         Plan, coordinate, and supervise lifting and rigging operations in accordance with approved lifting plans and procedures.

·         Ensure that lifting activities are carried out safely and efficiently, minimizing risks to personnel, equipment, and materials.

·         Coordinate with operations, logistics, crane operators, riggers, and other relevant personnel during lifting activities.

·         Ensure correct selection and use of slings, shackles, lifting beams, spreader bars, and other lifting accessories according to load requirements.

·         Ensure that loads are correctly secured, balanced, lifted, moved, and positioned.

·         Stop any unsafe lifting or rigging activity and ensure corrective actions are implemented before work resumes.

Team Supervision

·         Supervise and coordinate the activities of riggers and other lifting personnel.

·          Allocate tasks and responsibilities according to personnel competence, qualifications, and operational requirements.

·          Conduct toolbox talks and pre-job briefings related to lifting and rigging activities.

·          Ensure that rigging personnel understand and follow approved lifting procedures and safe working practices.

·          Monitor the performance and competency of riggers and provide guidance where required.

Certification & Competency Verification

·         Verify the authenticity and validity of all rigger, lifting, and related competency certificates before personnel are deployed.

·         Ensure that certificates are issued by recognized and legitimate training or certification bodies.

·         Check certificate validity, expiry dates, certificate numbers, issuing organizations, and supporting documentation.

·         Maintain accurate records of personnel certifications and competency documentation.

·         Ensure that only appropriately qualified and certified personnel are permitted to perform rigging and lifting activities.

·         Report any suspected fraudulent, invalid, expired, or unverifiable certificates to management immediately.

·         Support periodic re-verification of certificates and competency records to ensure continued compliance.

Lifting Equipment & Rigging Gear

·         Inspect lifting and rigging equipment before use and ensure that equipment is fit for purpose.

·         Ensure that slings, shackles, lifting accessories, and other rigging equipment have appropriate identification, inspection, and certification.

·         Maintain proper records of inspections, certifications, defects, and equipment status.

·         Ensure defective, damaged, expired, or uncertified lifting equipment is immediately removed from service.

·         Coordinate periodic inspection and certification of lifting equipment as required.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

·         Ensure strict compliance with company HSE policies, lifting procedures, and industry standards.

·         Conduct and participate in risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), toolbox talks, and pre-task meetings.

·         Promote a strong safety culture among rigging and lifting personnel.

·         Ensure exclusion zones and appropriate control measures are established during lifting operations.

·         Monitor compliance with safe lifting practices and ensure that personnel use the required PPE.

·         Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment defects in accordance with company procedures.

·         Ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements in Mozambique.

Documentation & Reporting

·         Maintain accurate records of lifting operations, inspections, equipment certifications, and personnel competency records.

·         Prepare daily and periodic reports on rigging and lifting activities.

·         Maintain an updated register of rigger qualifications and certification expiry dates.

·         Report any certification discrepancies, safety concerns, equipment defects, or operational issues to management.

·         Support audits and client inspections related to lifting and rigging activities.

 

 

Experience & Education Requirements

·         Diploma, Certificate, or relevant technical qualification in Rigging, Lifting Operations, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

·         Minimum 5 years of experience in rigging and lifting operations, preferably within the Oil & Gas, drilling, construction, mining, or heavy lifting industries.

·         Previous experience in a Rigger Supervisor / Rigging Supervisor position is strongly preferred.

·         Demonstrated experience supervising riggers and coordinating lifting operations.

·         Strong knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting accessories, lifting plans, load handling, and safe lifting practices.

·         Knowledge of relevant lifting and rigging standards and HSE requirements.

·         Valid and verifiable rigging/lifting certifications are mandatory.

·         Proven ability to verify and maintain personnel competency and certification records.

·         Fluent English — both written and spoken — is mandatory.

·         Good communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced Oil & Gas operational environment.

·         Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams and client representatives.

·         Must be based in or willing to work in Pemba, Mozambique.