RiggerDate: 16 Jan 2025
Location: Boksburg, ZA
Company: Alstom
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THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE IS : To conduct rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements.
This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move Car Body Shells, load CBS Jigs and stack buffer.Shunting – Responsible for the safe movement of carbodies with the use of shunting machinery.Move material delivered to site, work in progress on the production line and material to be delivered to production.Tasks & 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.Perform rigging tasks according to ALSTOM specific standard operating procedures.Secure work area.Assess ground conditions before movement.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 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 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 various 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 including wear, corrosion, stretched links, deterioration of splices, cracks, nicks and broken strands.Sling regular load ensuring that sling attachments are below center of gravity of load.Plan lifting and shunting operations and align with EPU managers on priorities.
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