Job Ref. 1701

Job Description

PG Global are recruiting certified Offshore Riggers to support lifting operations on an FPSO. You will play a critical role in lifting, moving, and securing heavy equipment and loads. Safety and precision are central to this job since operations will involve extremely heavy machinery in a hazardous environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lifting & Rigging Operations

    • Assemble and dismantle rigging gear (slings, shackles, wire ropes, chains).

    • Attach loads to cranes, hoists, and winches.

    • Direct crane operators during lifts using hand signals or radios.

    • Ensure all lifting operations comply with safety regulations.

  • Equipment Inspection & Maintenance

    • Inspect rigging gear and lifting equipment for wear, damage, or defects.

    • Maintain proper storage and certification records for rigging gear.

    • Report unsafe or damaged equipment.

  • Safety & Compliance

    • Follow offshore safety standards (LOLER, LOLA, OSHA, or equivalent).

    • Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and toolbox talks before lifts.

    • Enforce exclusion zones during crane and lifting operations.

    • Assist in emergency response if required.

  • Teamwork & Coordination

    • Work closely with crane operators, deck crews, and supervisors.

    • Support deck operations such as loading supply vessels, positioning equipment, or moving drilling tools.

    • Sometimes assist in general deck maintenance when not involved in lifting work.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Offshore survival and safety certifications (BOSIET/FOET, HUET, H2S).

  • Rigging & slinging certification (e.g., OPITO-approved).

  • Strong knowledge of lifting plans, load charts, and safe working loads (SWL).

  • Good communication skills, especially in noisy offshore environments.

  • Valid Stage 3 Rigger certification

  • Offshore medical certification

  • Strong safety track record

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