The main objective of the rigger is to move heavy equipment or machinery to the required location
without causing any form of damage to the load being transported, property, or individuals. This
include lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials, using motorized or manual devices, and
observing safety rules and procedures.
Job responsibilities
• Aligning, leveling, and anchoring machinery.
• Attaching loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving with the use of
hand and power tools.
• Ensuring that rigging equipment is dismantled and properly stored after use.
• Carrying out tests on rigging equipment occasionally to ensure safety and reliability.
• Communicating with workers that are engaged in the process of hoisting and moving loads,
to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Ensuring that all work scope is completed safely.
• Strictly adhering to safety regulations and precautions.
• Overseeing the process of tearing down, cleaning, and storing of any rigging equipment or
machinery used in moving.
Job qualification, experience and skills.
Applicant should possess the following.
• At least Secondary School Education with specialized training in rigging systems and
practices.
• Training certificate from Institute of Heavy Equipment and Technology (IHET) is necessary.
• Previous experience especially for offshore works is an added advantage.
• Physical fitness and must have the physical capacity to lift or position heavy loads.
• Well-developed communication and teamwork skills since tasks depends on team work.
• Concern for safety for avoiding all foreseeable risks.




