Rigger

Job Title : Rigger
Division : Weir Minerals
Location : Onsite


Purpose of Role:

A Rigger will be responsible for the safe planning, preparation, lifting, moving, positioning, and securing of heavy equipment, machinery, and loads using lifting equipment such as slings, chains, shackles, hooks, hoists, cranes, and other rigging equipment. And Assist on a general maintenance activities around the facility.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety First
Ensure all lifting and rigging activities are conducted safely by complying with site safety procedures, conducting risk assessments, inspecting lifting equipment, and identifying hazards to prevent injuries, incidents, and damage to equipment and property.

2. Lifting and Rigging Operations
Plan, prepare, and execute lifting activities by selecting appropriate rigging equipment, determining load weights and centres of gravity, securing loads correctly, and ensuring safe load handling throughout the lifting process.

3. Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Conduct routine inspections of slings, chains, shackles, lifting beams, and associated lifting gear, ensuring all equipment is fit for purpose, properly maintained, and removed from service when defects are identified.

4. Communication and Operational Coordination
Provide clear direction and communication to crane operators and lifting teams using approved hand signals and communication methods, ensuring lifting operations are executed efficiently, safely, and according to lifting plans and procedures.


Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Rigger Trade Certificate / Red Seal qualification with relevant lifting and rigging experience in an industrial or mining environment.
• Sound knowledge of lifting equipment, rigging techniques, safe lifting practices, and applicable health and safety legislation.
• Ability to read and interpret lifting plans, load charts, risk assessments, and technical drawings, with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with hand tools and power tools
• Be able to work at heights and confined spaces
  
  
  Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
  
  
  For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
  
  
  Compensation: R273.80
  
  
  Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
  
  
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