Rigger

Ghobash Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Commitment to safety","Communication","Teamwork","Physical fitness"]

Prepare, inspect, and set up rigging equipment for safe lifting operations in oil and gas facilities, both onshore and offshore. Select rigging gear based on load weight and dimensions, attach and secure loads to cranes, and coordinate with crane operators using signals. Perform regular inspections, report damage or maintenance needs, ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols, and assist with loading and unloading heavy machinery.

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Ghobash Group
Ghobash Group
2 months ago

Rigger

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Job Summary

Prepare, inspect, and set up rigging equipment for safe lifting operations in oil and gas facilities, both onshore and offshore. Select rigging gear based on load weight and dimensions, attach and secure loads to cranes, and coordinate with crane operators using signals. Perform regular inspections, report damage or maintenance needs, ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols, and assist with loading and unloading heavy machinery.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare and inspect rigging equipment before use to ensure it is safe and functional.
  • •Set up rigging for lifting and moving heavy equipment, materials, or structures in oil and gas facilities onshore and offshore.
  • •Select and use appropriate rigging gear (e.g., slings, shackles, chains, wire ropes) based on load weight and dimensions.
  • •Attach and secure loads to cranes or lifting devices, following strict safety procedures and communicating with crane operators.
  • •Dismantle, store, and regularly inspect rigging equipment, reporting damages or maintenance needs while complying with site safety protocols.

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalent.
  • •Certification in rigging and lifting operations from a recognized institution.
  • •3–5 years of rigging experience, preferably on oil and gas projects.
  • •Thorough knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting techniques, and load-bearing capacities.
  • •Ability to read and interpret load charts, rigging plans, and work instructions.
Experience:3-5 yearsOil and gas
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailCommitment to safetyCommunicationTeamworkPhysical fitness
Certifications:Rigging and lifting operationsLOLER
Languages:English

Company Brief

Ghobash Group
Ghobash Group is a diversified family-owned conglomerate based in the UAE, operating across automotive, luxury retail, distribution, real estate, and investments, providing products and services across the Middle East and beyond.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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