Rigger Foreperson

Skill Sets
Written By Star of the South

Key Information

Location
Onshore / offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Transport and installation

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Rigger Foreperson has overall responsibility for leading the rigging team in the installation and construction phase of the project. The role typically includes preparing daily reports on project progress, resource allocation, assisting with construction methodologies and progress, and liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered in a safe and timely manner.

Example competencies

Qualifications

  • Advanced Rigging (RA) certifications

  • Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable 

  • Construction Industry White Card

  • Current driver’s licence

  • Dogging (DG) and Crane certifications highly desirable          

  • Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

  • Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

  • Advanced First Aid Training

  • Current HUET (1-day course) - if working offshore

Experience

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in rigging and lifting techniques, rules, and regulations. 

  • Experience on wind turbines highly desirable

  • Experience in planning and preparation of job cards and work packs for offshore is desirable

  • Previous experience estimating personnel hours for construction scopes including lifting, rigging, coatings and insultation           

  • Proven track record in driving progress and productivity to meet scheduled targets

Skills and knowledge

  • Knowledge and skills of permit to work systems

  • Crane skills highly desirable

  • Understanding of wind farm and turbines

  • Previous experience highly desirable    

  • Ability to work offshore on a regular rotations roster

  • Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills 

Physical requirements

  • Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test  

Personal attributes

  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

  • Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

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