PD&MS Group
Rigger Chargehand
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PD&MS Group - Rigger Chargehand
PD&MS Group is looking for a Rigger Chargehand to join our construction team in Grangemouth on a full-time, fixed term (2/3 months) NAECI agreement basis. Candidates must be time served and have a CCNSG certificate to work on the COMAH site.
Role Summary
The Rigger is required to deliver a high quality, consistent and competent Rigging Chargehand service including setting up lifting equipment and erecting work platforms for use in construction, maintenance and repair of engineering plant and machinery in accordance with Project / Company requirements, standards and procedures.
To support overall delivery of company goals and schedule and to ensure that the entire work scope is completed in a safe manner ensuring no detrimental impact to personnel, fabric or environment.
Responsibilities
- Instruct Rigging Personnel in the performance of work
- Responsible for the quality and quantity of work undertaken by rigging personnel
- Deliver a high quality, consistent and competent rigging chargehand service in accordance with project / company requirements, standards and procedures.
- Read, understand and implement all applicable company / project policies, working practices and procedures, ensuring at all times that the scope is completed in accordance with company procedures, and to the highest standard of safety
- Complete all work scope in accordance with applicable workpack / job card instructions, associated procedures and drawings / sketches
- Prepare site for rigging and lifting operations
- Conduct pre-use inspections and maintain equipment
- Erection of all types of structural steel work including jib, derrick or similar hoisting equipment using winches as necessary and to install lifting tackle such as ropes and pulleys etc.
- Inspect items to be moved, determine weight and decide on type of equipment to be used.
- Attach slings, chains or other grappling equipment to the item to be moved and to connect to hoisting equipment.
- Direct equipment operator to move object to required position.
- Operate hydraulic jacking equipment and move objects on rollers.
- Adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
- Use all relevant workshops / site equipment associated with job requirements
- Work in hazardous areas under 'permit to work' regulations
- Provide support to other trades/disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi-discipline team
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to complete work scope in a safe and controlled manner
- Attend meetings as and when required
- Attend and participate positively in toolbox talks
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Qualifications
About You
- Time Served / Modern Apprenticeship approved by City & Guilds or NVQ/SVQ Level 3, and / or relevant and recognised technical qualification approved by an appropriate awarding body
- OPITO Approved Rigging Assessment Stage 3/4
- CPCS A40 Slinger / Signaller
- CPCS A62 Crane Lift Supervisor (Blue card)
- CCNSG Safety Passport
Experience / Competence
- Working at Height
- Thorough knowledge of LOLER lift plan requirements
- Demonstrable experience in conducting Audits and Investigations including Permit to Work
- Exposure to People Management
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Valid Driving License
- Understanding of relevant Construction Industry Codes and Standards relevant to role
- Reasonable written and spoken English
- KT-RIG (applicable to Riggers) (preferred)
- IPAF Scissor Lift / MEWP Operator (preferred)
- CPCS A61 Appointed Person Lifting Operations Blue Card Competent (preferred)
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Personal Attributes
Our GENES, our core values, define who we are, what we stand for and how we deliver.
- Go the extra mile
- Empower our people
- Never get complacent
- Engage our partners
- Step up and deliver
If this sounds like you, then you could be a perfect fit.
About Us
PD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full-service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it’s the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.
Be who you’re meant to be, with PD&MS
We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they’re part of our team and their voices will be heard. We’re already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there’s always more we can do to improve further. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.
We’re energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow and far into the future. But we’re also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable and sustainable ways.
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