Rigger

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rigger

Location:  Dangote Fertilizer, Nigeria
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor / Lifting Operations Supervisor

Job Summary

• This role ensures that all lifting operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved lifting procedures, engineering requirements, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
• The Rigger is responsible for the safe planning, preparation, inspection, and execution of rigging and lifting activities involving heavy equipment, machinery, structures, pipes, vessels, and plant components.
• The successful candidate must possess sound knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting techniques, load calculations, and safe lifting practices within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities / Critical Tasks
Execute Rigging and Lifting Operations:

• Prepare, attach, secure, and position loads using appropriate rigging equipment to facilitate safe lifting, movement, installation, and relocation of plant equipment and materials.

Inspect Rigging Equipment:

• Conduct pre-use inspections of slings, shackles, hooks, wire ropes, chain blocks, turnbuckles, lifting beams, and other rigging accessories to ensure they are fit for use.

Determine Load Weight and Centre of Gravity:

• Assess load characteristics, estimate load weights, identify center of gravity, and select appropriate lifting methods to ensure safe lifting operations.

Support Crane and Lifting Operations:

• Coordinate with crane operators, supervisors, and lifting teams to ensure proper attachment, movement, positioning, and installation of loads during lifting activities.

Install and Relocate Equipment:

• Assist in the erection, dismantling, installation, alignment, and relocation of mechanical equipment, structures, piping systems, and plant components.

Ensure Compliance with Safety Procedures:

• Adhere strictly to lifting plans, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), safe lifting procedures, and HSE regulations during all rigging activities.

Maintain Records and Report Unsafe Conditions:

• Document lifting activities, equipment inspections, and rigging defects while promptly reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment failures to supervisors.

Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or
• Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Mechanical Fitting, Rigging, Maintenance, Fabrication, or a related engineering trade.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage)

• Crane and Lifting Operations Certification.
• Certified Rigger Training Certificate.
• Working at Height Certification.
• Banksman/Slinger Certification.
• HSE Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in rigging, lifting operations, equipment installation, plant maintenance, construction, manufacturing, fertilizer, cement, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, or related heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrable experience supporting crane operations, plant shutdowns, equipment erection, and maintenance activities.

Desired Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Physically fit and capable of working in demanding industrial environments.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and shutdown or turnaround schedules when required.
• High level of vigilance and risk awareness.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills
The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to read lifting plans, rigging drawings, and work instructions.
• Understanding of lifting hazards and risk control measures.
• Knowledge of crane signals and communication protocols.
• Physical fitness and ability to work at heights when required.
• Ability to identify defective lifting gear and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to inspect and safely use slings, shackles, chains, wire ropes, hooks, and lifting accessories.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, Permit-to-Work (PTW), and HSE requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of rigging principles and lifting operations.
• Understanding of load weight estimation and center-of-gravity calculations.
• Knowledge of equipment installation, erection, and dismantling activities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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