Artisan Rigger at Murray & Roberts

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective team supervision to safety achieve production targets
• Effective job planning in terms of cost containment, legal regulations, procedures, quality standards and required resources (trained crew, time, equipment, material and tools); draw up a schedule to guide the execution thereof
• Perform effective rope splicing for strong reliable connections vital for handling of heavy loads in mining operations
• Safely install, inspect and maintain winder / hoist ropes, attachments, sheave wheels / conveyors and assist with shaft slinging
• Safely maintain, repair, overhaul, erect / dismantle and construct engineering structures to standard
• Plan and execute a rigging equipment maintenance and inspection schedule in line with OEM standards, regulations, company standards and safety protocols
• Perform risk assessments prior to commencing work, in terms of conditions, material, equipment, safety standards, legal requirements and competence of the crew
• Effective handover upon completion of a job (check that everything is in place, working as planned and ensure sign-off by all relevant parties prior to handover)
• Timeously report equipment abuse and deficiencies
• Self and team understand and comply with legal requirements, company standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Effective self and team management in alignment with company values and leadership initiatives
• May be required to work away from home and across borders (site specific)

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid Rigger / Ropesman Trade Certificate
• Valid EB Driver's License
• Valid passport (site specific)
• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Muscular strength to do rope splicing
• Skilled at splicing and able to identify and use various types of ropes
• Job planning and supervisory skills
• Attention to detail and listening skills
• Ability to lift and move loads using various methods and equipment
• Ability to work at heights, focus and maintain concentration in physically stressful and demanding conditions
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, solve problems and make decisions within agreed parameters
• Good English written and verbal communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years of trade experience as a Rigger / Ropesman working with ropes and winders / hoists, preferably in a shaft in the mining environment
• Experience working with rope reelers and tensioners (advantageous)
• Experience conducting baseline risk assessments
• Thorough understanding of heavy lifting, winders / hoists, rigging equipment and rope inspections, maintenance and legal requirements
• Sound understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act