Rigger - BMR Leach

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:   17 February 2025

CLOSING DATE:                26 February 2025

DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN:  BMR ENGINEERING - LEACH

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely rig, lift and move minor equipment and materials using various lifting and rigging techniques to ensure plant / operations performance is maintained within normal operating parameters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade Certificate as Rigger / Rigger Ropesman essential.
• Forklift and overhead crane license will be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in a mining / chemical environment will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to rigging operations.
• Knowledge of safety permit, lock out and isolation procedures required.
• Knowledge of sling methods and crane signals.
• Knowledge of safe working loads of lifting equipment, angles for slings and chains.
• The ability to read, interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• Practical thinker with sound problem-solving skills.
• Must be medically fit for BMR.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Planning of the work to be conducted by determining the requirements for the equipment-, lifting and moving- and power equipment.
• Sling complex loads and communicate effectively during crane operations.
• Install steel wire ropes and secure ropes using thimbles and Crosby clamps.
• Splice ropes and construct nautical knots as required.
• Lifting and moving of material / equipment using different lifting and rigging techniques.
• Lifting equipment maintenance and inspections to be done on overhead cranes (limits, safety latches, rope guides, etc) and lifting equipment (lever hoist, turfors and chain blocks).
• On the job training of engineering learners as and when required.
• Ensure maximum plant availability through proper maintenance.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping in area of responsibility.

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