Rigging Foreman

About the role

Saipem, a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, is recruiting a Rigging Foreman for its UARU project in Guyana. The foreman coordinates and supervises a team of riggers during rigging, de-rigging and lifting operations, ensuring they are carried out safely and in line with company requirements and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the work of riggers during rigging, de-rigging and lifting operations
• Ensure operations follow the given instructions and that certified gear is used; stop lifting if safety is at risk
• If certified, coordinate the erection of scaffolding structures
• Keep rigging items properly stored and ensure the work area is clean and tidy
• Check certification and condition of rigging and lifting arrangements for vessel equipment, and monitor gear condition before, during and after use
• Deliver toolbox talks at the start of each shift and carry out JSA where required
• Support the maritime team during mooring and unmooring of vessels and cargo barges
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and near misses, and report to the Deck Foreman or 1st Assistant
• Perform additional duties within own experience and capability as advised by the 1st Assistant and/or Deck Foreman

Required profile

• Degree in Rigging
• 10 years of experience as a Rigging Foreman/Supervisor in the oil and gas industry
• English language skills (and any others specified by the project)
• Ability to start as soon as possible; contract of 12 months, renewable, single status

Required skills

• Rigging supervision
• Familiarity with company requirements and, where applicable, the latest industry codes, standards and statutory rules

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
• Skills development, career growth and opportunities to innovate through complex challenges