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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To set up rigging gears for lifting and moving equipment or material in manufacturing plant, shipyard or on construction project. Selects rigging gears required for specific rigging operation i.e slings, shackles, cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves etc. according to weight and size of load to be moved.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting technical personnel at an advanced level

• Understand and interpret basic drawings.
• Schedule own work sequence to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Determine basic time estimation to complete tasks.
• Competent to operate all hand tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the use and workings of rigging gear.
• Test rigging gear to ensure safety and reliability.
• Generate and develop rigging plans/studies.
• Competent to operate workshop overhead cranes.
• Operate forklift.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mobile and fixed cranes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all hand signals to signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Weight calculation or assessment.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Understand and interpret safety factors.
• Colour coding and record keeping of rigging gear.
• Comprehensive knowledge of calibration certificates.
• Comprehend all risk mitigating procedures when doing critical lifts.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Inspect all rigging gear and maintain records.
• Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.

Health and Safety

• Complete “5 Steps” safety task observation.
• Complete risk assessment with Supervisor on site.
• Adhere to company and legislative Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Apply and encourage good housekeeping practices.

Ad hoc duties

• Attend to any reasonable request made by the Foreman/Supervisor that falls within your work scope.
• Adhere to company quality standards and excellent engineering practices at all times.
• Live the O&L Persona and Values.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform overtime work when requested.

Reports to:

• Rigging Supervisor.

First-level subordinates:

• Operator Rigger.

Work environment:

• Where operations are located - including but not limited to Workshop, Syncrolift, Mine Plants, Construction Sites, etc.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirement:

• Grade 12, National Trade Certificate in Rigging (Red Seal).
• English/Afrikaans Literate – speaking, reading and writing.
• 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to distinguish between colours as part of day-to-day operations.
• Knowledge of Labour Act.

The company ONLY accept applications via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:

Apply online via: O&L Career Portal

Closing Date: 23 October 2024