Rigger Welder (Offshore Fleet)

Job Purpose

Riggers and Rigger/Welders are required to undertake all rigging and welding works as directed by the Rigging Supervisor.

Job Description

The Rigger shall undertake rigging operations in accordance with safe working practice

• Equipment found that is not in good condition and “in date” the equipment is to be isolated, marked and reported
• Shall ensure that gear deployed to Divers/Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) is rigged safely, adequately marked (e.g. light sticks) and in a suitable manner for the Divers/ROVs
• Shall ensure that the deck area is kept clean and free of all unused equipment
• Gain a good working knowledge of the safe operation of deck winches and cherry pickers
• Become familiar with the safe operation of any relevant project related equipment such the bell launching system, tuggers/winches and bolt tensioning equipment 
• For flexible / umbilical lay the Rigger should become familiar with the safe operation of powered reels, caterpillar tensioners, Vertical Laying Spread (VLS) and carousel along with the safe handling of flexible and umbilical product lay
• Riggers may be required to undertake other non-rigging tasks as directed by the Rigging Supervisor

Welders:

• Undertake welding duties as directed by the Rigging Supervisor

General Activities:

• Ensure an effective shift handover including any safe work procedure and explanation of current working conditions
• Report any defects (or potential defects) in equipment or any doubts about the safety of the operation to the Supervisor immediately
• Assist in maintenance and/or repair of support equipment as required
• Understanding and proactive participation in any relevant:
  - Management of Change (MoC) meetings
  - Permit to Work (PTW)
  - Tool Box Talks (TBT)
  - Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
  - Project/safety briefings

You are meant for this job if:

Essential: 

• OPITO accredited Rigging and Lifting certification or equivalent
• OPITO accredited Banksman Slinger certification or equivalent
• Rigger/Welder recognised Trade qualification in Welding/Fabrication
• Valid offshore European survival certificate
• Valid offshore medical certificate

Typical background and experience required:

Essential: 

• Good working knowledge of written and oral English language
• Good understanding and working knowledge of rigging and lifting practice
• Appreciation of relevant industry legislative requirements and guidance notes
• Basic awareness of safety management systems in particular:
  - Permit to work system
  - Relevant operational and safety procedures Welders
• Have a good working knowledge of the safe use of welding and burning equipment
• An awareness of the restrictions on welding to the vessel and other pieces of equipment

Nice to have:

• Understanding of characteristics of flexible pipe and umbilicals, and handling “Do’s and Don’ts”
• Familiarisation with flexible and umbilical lay equipment
• Wire rope socketing
• Abrasive wheel course (Rigger Welders only)
• Manual handling
• Working at height