Red Seal Rigger 1 at Alstom

Key Responsibilities

• Develop lifting work instructions, checklist, tools and equipment specifications and standards.
• Identify hazards and risks and implement adequate control measures to mitigate identified risks
• Install life-lines
• Implement a fall protection plan
• Inspect, maintain and store all fall protection equipment including proper record keeping
• Perform a variety of fall arrest rescues
• Perform tasks using a variety of ladders.
• Identify temporary and permanent anchor points
• Perform rigging tasks according to Gibela specific standard operating procedures
• Secure work area
• Assess ground conditions for before movement.
• Be able to select PPE and other safety equipment for lifting activities.
• Select and use tools, equipment and materials required for lifting activities.
• Inspect and evaluate lifting gear, ensure that they have current tag.
• Calculate/determine the Gibela load weight and ensure that the right weight is lifted with the right equipment.
• Identify and inspect slinging equipment as per log book inspection requirements
• Participate in developing lifting the work instructions and lifting drawings
• Plan and prepare for slinging by barricading area of operation, organising and assembling resources for the task, evaluating environmental conditions and preparing work area.
• Identify and mitigate hazards and risks for each different lifting activity
• Sling a regular load from 5 ton and above with or without lifting lugs
• Perform all preparatory activities prior to slinging
• Organise and assemble resources for the various different lifting tasks
• Identify and inspect rigging equipment as per log book inspection requirements
• Identify and select lifting equipment in accordance with load requirements
• Ensure that the safe working load (SWL) of selected lifting equipment is adequate for the loads used.
• Check and report equipment defects include wear, corrosion, stretched links, deterioration of splices, cracks, nicks and broken strands.
• Sling regular load ensure that sling attachments are below centre of gravity of load

Minimum Requirements

• Grade12 or N3
• Trade Qualification (Red seal), 651501
• Minimum 2 years Post Qualification experience
• Relevant experience and/or similar environment

Special Requirements

• The job involves frequent mobility, with work in several depots, and at times on the train corridors.
• To carry out technical support and maintenance on 24/7 shift & on-call basis (night, day, weekend).