Anglo American Rigger

This is an exciting role for a Riggeryou will be required to Lift, move, and securely transport heavy loads using various equipment and techniques to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

As a Riggeryou will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
  • Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
  • Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
  • “Exemplify” all relevant safety standards and procedures as a positive example for learners to follow and prioritise in their work practices.
  • Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery
  • Interpret engineering drawings and load charts to determine the appropriate equipment and rigging methods.
  • Select the proper slings, cables, chains, and other rigging equipment based on the load and the lifting method.
  • Install and assemble the equipment for lifting operations, including attaching or dismantling slings or other lifting devices to the load and securing them properly.
  • Use hand signals or communication devices to convey instructions to crane operators during lifting operations, ensuring precise and safe manoeuvres.
  • Ensure loads are stable and balanced adequately during lifting, including securing loads with appropriate rigging configurations to prevent shifting or falling.
  • Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Ensure all equipment is serviced and maintained using the appropriate as per job to achieve optimal functionality within the section and maintain cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure work is executed as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
  • Ensure job cards are completed in full and returned on time.
  • Ensure all toolboxes and tools are kept in good condition.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management:
  • Conduct all authorised rigging with minimum disruption to workflow and operations of others and without damaging nearby equipment.
  • Demarcate the rigging area as a safety measure and ensure the team and nearby workers are aware of operations for their safety.
  • Inform key role players of the operation, conduct the slinging process with limited disruption to workflow, and prevent equipment damage to minimise downtime.
• Suspension Rope Head Manufacturing:
  • Where required, oversee the manufacturing of suspension ropes for shovels and lifts using correct rope types and manufacturing methodologies to ensure adherence to safety standards, including lifting profiles.
  • Inspect all manufactured ropes before use to ensure standards are met and allow for remedial and corrective actions where necessary.

This role is in Engineering (ENG) department on a band J4 level reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor