OFFSHORE RIGGING SUPERVISOR

Primary Purpose of the JobThe Rigging Supervisor is directly responsible for the Rigging Team, lifting operation planning and preparation, comprising of Lifting and deck operations on PS1. He supervises the day‑to‑day lifting and rigging operations to ensure safe and efficient delivery of the rigging operations as per company corporate standards. He liaises with the Rigging & Scaffolding Supervisor to give direction and support to his team to deliver business objectives.Principal AccountabilitiesSupervise the rigging activities in order to achieve business KPIs.Prepare lifting plans in compliance with lifting policy & standard.Ensure rigging teams comply with operating procedures, Standing Instructions and Safety Directives in order to achieve a safe place of work at all times.Ensure all lifting operations are conducted in compliance with Lifting Technical Authority approval and to the lift plans in order to comply with standards.Ensure all lifting, rigging and slinging equipment is within certification and compliance at all times in order to prevent incident or accident.Coach team members in behavioural safety as required.Plan the lifting operation, selection of the crane(s) and lifting accessories, instruction and supervision, and consult with other responsible departments to ensure collaboration as is necessary for the work to be undertaken safely.Ensure that adequate pre‑operational checks, intermediate inspections, maintenance, and thorough examination of the equipment have been carried out in accordance with OEM recommendation and lifting equipment and operation standard.Ensure that there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and for taking any necessary corrective action.Take responsibility for the organization and control of the lifting operation.Ensure crane operator, riggers and other members of the lifting team are fully briefed on the content, scope and limits of the method statement.Be familiar with the relevant parts of the project HSE plan where the lifting operation is carried out on site.Decision Making AuthorityThe Rigging Supervisor is expected to lead by example as a Safety Leader at all times. He has authority to take operational decisions within his context to protect the integrity and safety of PS1 operations under his department remit. Any suggestions will thereafter be authorized by the Rigging & Scaffolding Supervisor.Context / Special Features / ChallengesAbility to manage personnel within the requirements of safe and efficient operations, balancing principles of ALARP with the daily challenges of the dynamic lifting operations.Managing varied cultures with differing backgrounds to ensure the most efficient deployment of rigging personnel.Be fully conversant with the responsibilities within the Offshore Permit to Work System and ensure that relevant input is prepared and completed to the correct standard.Be fully conversant with IS Emergency Procedures such that, in the event of a platform emergency, the position responsibilities within the Emergency Response Plan can be immediately assumed.All lifting plans are in adherence with Corporate Lifting equipment standard, procedures, and best industry practices.Awareness of LOLER (Lifting Operation Law and Regulation) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) requirements and relevant international standards.Ensure hazards with lifting operation are identified, an appropriate risk assessment/Job Safety analysis with control measures is prepared and approved by the regional HSE.Understand categories of lift operation as defined in corporate standard and procedure. Ensure site visit, hazard identification, proximity hazards, ground condition, access routes, weather conditions, load complexity, environment complexity are assessed at planning stage.Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place.Liaison with company other departments (if required) for information, updates, and approvals to ensure lifting operation is performed safely. For example, liaison with Civil department to confirm ground bearing capacity.Select suitable lifting equipment (cranes, lifting gears, etc.) with adequate strength, stability and compliance with corporate standard and procedure.Select competent workforce (crane operators, riggers, banksmen) for the lifting operation.Prepare a method statement which provides details of the lifting operation including scope, persons involved, roles and responsibilities, equipment used, site safety precautions and emergency preparedness.Prepare a lifting plan with load details and dimensions, rigging arrangements, crane configuration, load calculations considering safety factors and utilisation of lifting equipment, detailed elevation and plan engineering drawings, outrigger load calculation.Ensure 10 questions for the safe lift as per corporate procedure are completed.Communicate with PTS department for final approval of the lifting plan with provide