2026-45301 - Rigger de Grua (Crane Rigger)* M/F

Contract type : Fixed-term-contract

Position description :

Operations
• Organises and executes rigging and lifting operations under his responsibility,
ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Supports planning activities by providing input on resources, lifting requirements, and execution strategies for rigging operations.
• Responsible to arrange and organize relevant materials and accessories from laydown area to work location.
• Assists the GMC team during lifting activities to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance tasks.
• Ensures full compliance with QHSSE rules, Permit to Work (PTW), and approved
lifting procedures.
• Maintains all rigging equipment, ensuring proper storage, certification, colour coding, and fitness for purpose.
• Participates in Job Hazard Analyses and Attend safety toolbox meetings on a daily basis with contractors' work teams.
• Supports control of lifting equipment certification and ensures all uncertified or
defective equipment is quarantined.
• Works closely with Warehouse and Inspection teams for control, handling, and
tracking of lifting equipment.
• Executes any additional tasks within his field of competence as directed by
supervision.

Planning & Methods
• Identifies critical or complex lifting operations during preparation stages and ensures appropriate risk assessments and lifting plans are developed.
• Monitors rigging equipment availability and highlights any shortages or quality issues to planning and support teams.
• Tracks backlog of rigging activities and proposes corrective actions when required.
• Identifies recurring lifting issues and recommends improvements to procedures and equipment.

Quality Assurance & Control
• Performs regular site checks to ensure lifting operations are executed in accordance with procedures and standards.

Education & Certification
• Técnico Médio (Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent technical qualification.
◦ Alternatively, completion of a recognised trade apprenticeship or certified
rigging training scheme.
• Valid (or expired within 1 year) rigging and lifting certification approved by a competent authority.
• Certification in slinging, lifting operations, and use of lifting accessories is mandatory.

Experience
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in rigging and lifting operations within oil & gas or heavy industrial environments.
• Minimum 2–3 years offshore experience, including lifting operations to/from support vessels.
• Experience supporting lifting operations for maintenance activities (GMC or similar) is an advantage.

Technical Competencies
• Strong knowledge of rigging practices, lifting equipment, and lifting accessories
(slings, shackles, hoists, beams).
• Ability to interpret lifting plans, load charts, and rigging drawings.
• Familiar with lifting equipment certification, colour coding systems, and inspection requirements.
• Understanding of lifting risk assessment and critical lift planning.

Maintenance & Systems
• Experience in inspection, tracking, and control of rigging equipment and lifting
accessories.
• Ability to maintain rigging registers/databases and monitor certification status.
• Familiarity with warehouse and logistics handling of lifting equipment.

HSE & Compliance
• Good knowledge of QHSSE requirements, Permit to Work (PTW), and lifting safety standards.
• Strong safety awareness with ability to identify hazards and ensure compliance with lifting procedures.

Behavioural Skills
• Ability to coordinate with Operations, Marine, Inspection, and Logistics teams.
• Good communication and reporting skills (basic English required).
• Physically fit and capable of working in offshore conditions.

Location : Offshore Block 3/05

Language / Level :

English : C-Professional working proficiency

Language / Level :

Portuguese : D-Full professional proficiency