Rigging Supervisor Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Rigging Supervisor Do?
Rigging supervisors oversee rigging operations. They manage and coordinate employees who operate lifting and rigging equipment. They organise the day-to-day working activities.
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Where Do I Start?
Rigging Terminology
Terms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.
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Skills You Need to Become a Rigging Supervisor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialRigging Terminology knowledge
Terms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.
Recommended Books
2 booksThe Rigger's Guide And Seaman's Assistant: Containing Practical Instructions For Rigging Ships, With Considerable Additions Relative To Wire Rigging, -
EssentialCrane Load Charts knowledge
Understand crane load charts which detail the features of the crane and how its lift capacity varies depending on distance and angle.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialEvaluate Employees Work skill
Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …
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EssentialFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …
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EssentialInterpret 2D Plans skill
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
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EssentialInterpret 3D Plans skill
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
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EssentialReact To Events In Time-critical Environments skill
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EssentialUse Measurement Instruments skill
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialDirect Rigging Equipment Operators skill
Provide guidance to rigging equipment operator; provide assistance during setting up and removing rigging equipment.
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EssentialPlan Rig Work Schedules skill
Plan work schedule and estimate manpower requirements.
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EssentialProvide Rigging Plans skill
Provide rigging and lifting plans; accept and support project supplied lifting plans. This plan includes information regarding the rigging equipment used, weight of the lift, crane capacity, atmospheric and environmental …
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EssentialUnderstand Rigging Work Orders skill
Read work orders, work permits and safety instruction to determine nature and location of work, job instructions, safety requirements, hazard information and evacuation plan.
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Optional Skills (5 of 8 displayed)
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalRig Loads skill
Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all …
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalMove Rigging Equipment skill
Transport rigging materials and equipment to work locations; set up work site.
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OptionalSet Up Drilling Rigs skill
Build up the drilling rig and prepare it for use after selecting an appropriate drilling location. Dismantle the drilling rig after the operations have finished.
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OptionalTransport Drilling Rigs skill
Move and relocate drilling rigs from one site to another with a specialised transportation truck.
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OptionalUse Remote Control Equipment skill
Use a remote control to operate equipment. Watch the equipment closely while operating, and use any sensors or cameras to guide your actions.
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