Rigger,Papua New Guinea

Position

Rigger

Description

Company: Wood
Skills: Rigging / Scaffolding
Experience: 5 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently sourcing suitably qualified Riggers / Scaffolders to join our team for LNGP in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on a rotational schedule. Reporting to the Crew Leader / Supervisor, the successful candidates will be responsible to perform rigging and scaffolding duties in a manner that protects safety, health and the environment, whilst conforming to quality and time requirements, and ensure good housekeeping habits at all times to maintain a safe worksite for everyone.

Responsibilities
Understand & adhere to Step back 5X5 principles in the performance of all duties
Understand & work to Permit System
Assist tradesperson in their work if / when required
Erecting & dismantling prefabricated scaffolding to provide work platforms or temporary structures such as walkways
Check levels in scaffolding structures
Prepare safety nets & static lines
Dismantle scaffolding no longer required
Attach lifting devices to hoisting equipment & items to be moved, using clamps, hooks, bolts & knots
Selecting slings and other grappling devices, covering sharp corners with padding to prevent damage to slings
Working closely with the Crane Operator to check loads to be moved by estimating size, shape, weight and centre of gravity. Ensures that loads do not exceed lifting capacity of cranes
Guiding the Crane Operator by using hang signals or two-way radio when the load is not visible to the Crane Operator
Alerting people or objects which may come into the path of the moving load
Guiding the load into place as they are lowered into position
Inspecting chains, slings, ropes, cables, hooks & lifting gear for flaws & damage such as cracks, wear, mildew & corrosion & reporting these defects.