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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
POSITION TITLE: CRANE RIGGER
BASE SUPPORT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT – CRANE OPERATIONS
POSITION REPORT TO: RIGGER IN CHARGE
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for carrying out the assignments from the RIC including assisting the crane operator in performing the pre-use check of the crane; proper gear selection and inspection before use; safe rigging of the load; and keeping the RIC informed of questionable conditions associated with the operation.
- Responsible for communicating crane movements with the crane operator.
- Determining the weights of loads.
- Determining the center of gravity of loads.
- Planning the crane/load path and checking for clearances.
- Selecting and properly using appropriate rigging equipment.
- Basic knots bend, and hitches and their use.
- Performing necessary calculations to determine the allowable capacity of rigging configurations.
- Select appropriate attachment points on loads to be lifted.
- Performing prior-to-use visual inspections of rigging equipment.
- Signal person functions as noted below, including construction signal person as appropriate.
- Coordinating activities of other personnel assisting in the lift (when designated as RIC).
- General knowledge of mobile crane configuration variations and load chart limitations.
- The requirements of section 10 (as applicable to riggers) and section 14 of this publication.
- Rail switch alignment requirements (as applicable).
- Requirements for inspecting the crane travel path.
- Proper tagline handling methods.
- Rail switch alignment requirements.
- Requirements for inspecting the crane travel path.
- Proper crane communications, i.e., hand signals (see figures 10-1 and 10-2), radio communications, etc.
- Methods for initiating emergency stop actions and an understanding of when such actions are appropriate.
- Adheres to company policy, as described in NAVFAC P-307 work instructions and compliance.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor, Crane Operations, and Base Support Vehicle & Equipment (BSVE) Transportation Manager.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be trained and capable of being certified IAW NAVFAC P-307.
- Must be familiar with the use of hand signals IAW NAVFAC P-307, Figures 10-1 and 10-2 and 29 CFR, Chapter XVII, for Slings and other related equipment and devices.
- Must know, understand, and be competent in the types of signals used.
- Must have a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.
- Must know and understand the relevant requirements for radio, telephone, or other electronic transmissions of signals as applicable.
- Must have an excellent understanding of all safety directives and policies regarding the operation of equipment.
- Knowledge of proper securing methods for various types of cargo; using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and/or covers.
- Knowledge of proper rigging techniques for lifting objects and materials.
- Must speak, read, and understand the English language.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with the following license codes (2 & 3 or B, B1, B2, C, D) and be able to operate the assigned vehicles.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
EDUCATION:
- Must have at least a high school diploma is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a minimum of five (2) years of rigging experience in crane operations.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $770.40 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,
will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates should apply online via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salient Features
| Experience Required | 2 Years |