Rigger at Anglo American

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

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ N3 Technical
• Occupational Read Seal Trade Certificate as Rigger
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of operational practices and principles gained through 2 years of experience as a Rigger.
• Knowledge of Rigging Procedures, Equipment, and sign language.
• Familiarity with Sling manufacturing methodologies and techniques.
• Insight into Suspension rope heads manufacturing methodologies and techniques.
• Understanding of Component shifting processes.
• Awareness of Safety standards.
• Knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures.
• Familiarity with Lock-out procedures