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movement, installation, and relocation of plant equipment and materials.\n\nInspect Rigging Equipment:\n\nConduct 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.\n\nDetermine Load Weight and Centre of Gravity:\n\nAssess load characteristics, estimate load weights, identify center of gravity, and select appropriate lifting methods to ensure safe lifting operations.\n\nSupport Crane and Lifting Operations:\n\nCoordinate with crane operators, supervisors, and lifting teams to ensure proper attachment, movement, positioning, and installation of loads during lifting activities.\n\nInstall and Relocate Equipment:\n\nAssist in the erection, dismantling, installation, alignment, and relocation of mechanical equipment, structures, piping systems, and plant components.\n\nEnsure Compliance with Safety Procedures:\n\nAdhere strictly to lifting plans, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), safe lifting procedures, and HSE regulations during all rigging activities.\n\nMaintain Records and Report Unsafe Conditions:\n\nDocument lifting activities, equipment inspections, and rigging defects while promptly reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment failures to supervisors.\n\nQualification and Experience\n\nEducational Qualification:\n\nNational Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or\nTrade Test Grade I, II, and III in Mechanical Fitting, Rigging, Maintenance, Fabrication, or a related engineering trade.\n\nProfessional Certification (Added Advantage)\n\nCrane and Lifting Operations Certification.\nCertified Rigger Training Certificate.\nWorking at Height Certification.\nBanksman/Slinger Certification.\nHSE Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification.\n\nExperience:\n\nMinimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in rigging, lifting 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and risk control measures.\nKnowledge of crane signals and communication protocols.\nPhysical fitness and ability to work at heights when required.\nAbility to identify defective lifting gear and recommend corrective actions.\nAbility to inspect and safely use slings, shackles, chains, wire ropes, hooks, and lifting accessories.\nKnowledge of safe work practices, Permit-to-Work (PTW), and HSE requirements.\nGood communication and teamwork skills.\nKnowledge of rigging principles and lifting operations.\nUnderstanding of load weight estimation and center-of-gravity calculations.\nKnowledge of equipment installation, erection, and dismantling activities.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nInterested and qualified candidates should:\n\nClick here to apply 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