Rigger-Barrick

Rigger-Barrick

Job Title: Rigger


Responsibilities 

  • Ensure rigging studies are conducted for all lifting activities on the mine.
  • Ensure adequate controls are in place for the safe use and movement of lifting equipment on the mine.
  • Monitor, plan and maintain all crane wire ropes, rigging and related equipment.
  • Ensure adequate maintenance, repair and inspection of all lifting gears and ropes in accordance with statutory provisions.
  • Ensure that relevant SOP’s are developed and adhered to for all work activities involving continuous lifting and /or lowering
  • Ensure that legal and related registers for all cranes, hoists, scaffolds, ladders, slings, snatch-blocks, lever hoists, ropes and man-cages and all related lifting gears are kept and updated.
  • Inspect and certify all lifting gears in accordance with provisions of OSHAS and MHSA
  • Clean, measure and dress steel wire ropes and chains used on mobile, electrical overhead travelling or manual lifting equipment.
  • Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
  • Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
  • Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
  • Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
  • Develop employees for the positions of Rigger/ Ropesman in accordance with the North Mara succession plan.

Qualification requirements

  • Secondary School Education Certificate.
  • Must be a qualified Rigger with a Trade Certificate from a recognized institution.
  •  VETA Driving Certificate.
  • Possess a Valid Tanzanian driving licenseclass B, C, D and E
  • Able to Drive Manual Transmission/Stick Shift Transmission.
  • Sound knowledge of Mining Safety Regulations and best practice.

Experience and competencies needed.

  • Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience as a rigger or ropes man
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill competencies in safe lifting techniques, lifting gear selection, determination of weights and mass and crane movement directing.
  • Verification of training and experience in operating various industrial machines such as Forklifts, Loaders, Overhead cranes, self-Loading Vehicle Cranes, trucks, mobile cranes etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate the above listed equipment.
  • Must have a valid driving license.
  • Excellence communication skills in English language
  • Must have the ability to operate with minimum supervision.
  • High professional conduct at all times and the ability to deal with a diverse client base.

What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
  • The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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