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.
More Information
- Address Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania
- Salary Offers Negotiable TZS Negotiable Month