Rigger / Field Engineer

Job description: Core Responsibilities Lift Planning & Calculations: Design safe lifting configurations, calculate load weights, and determine the precise rigging gear (slings, chains, hoists) needed for complex lifts. Equipment Installation & Maintenance: Execute the physical installation, alignment, and testing of on-site equipment (such as telecommunication towers, antennas, or heavy industrial machinery). Site Inspections & Troubleshooting: Conduct routine site surveys, assess structural integrity, and troubleshoot mechanical or structural faults on-site. Safety & Compliance: Oversee site safety, enforce the use of PPE, and ensure all hoisting and rigging operations meet regulatory standards. Key Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise: Strong background in mechanical, civil, or telecommunications engineering principles. Rigging Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of load dynamics, center-of-gravity calculation, and different rigging types (e.g., wire rope, synthetic, chain rigging). Physical Capability & Certifications: Comfort with physical endurance, working at heights (mast/tower climbing), and required safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, NCCER, or local equivalents like a Nigerian DG/Basic Rigging ticket). Communication: Ability to coordinate seamlessly with crane operators, design engineers, and site supervisors. Work Location: In person