Rigger

Rigger — Contract — Equatorial Guinea

Employ Global | Lifting and Rigging Operations

Bring your rigging expertise to a contract assignment supporting energy operations in Equatorial Guinea.

Employ Global is recruiting an experienced Rigger for an international energy services client. This opportunity suits a safety-focused professional with practical experience preparing loads, inspecting lifting equipment and supporting lifting operations in industrial, oil and gas or offshore environments.

The opportunity

Working under the lifting supervisor or appointed person, you will prepare and secure loads, select suitable rigging equipment and support the safe movement of equipment and materials. You will work closely with crane operators and field teams, following approved lift plans and operating within your assessed competency.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and rig equipment and materials for lifting, positioning and transfer.
• Select suitable slings, shackles, lifting accessories and attachment points in accordance with the approved lift plan.
• Check equipment identification, certification status, working load limits and condition before use.
• Confirm load weight, balance and centre of gravity with the lifting supervisor before lifting.
• Inspect rigging equipment and remove defective or uncertified items from service.
• Establish exclusion zones and maintain safe access around lifting operations.
• Use tag lines and other approved controls to manage loads safely.
• Communicate with crane operators using agreed signals or radio protocols, where trained and authorised.
• Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments and permit-to-work activities.
• Monitor changing conditions and stop work if the lift cannot proceed safely.
• Maintain inspection records and store lifting equipment correctly after use.
• Support equipment rig-up and rig-down activities within your training and authorisation.

What you will bring

• Demonstrable rigging experience in oil and gas, energy services, construction or a comparable industrial environment.
• A recognised rigging qualification or competency certification appropriate to the assignment.
• Practical knowledge of lifting accessories, sling configurations, load control and working load limits.
• The ability to understand lift plans and follow instructions from the lifting supervisor.
• Familiarity with lifting hazards, exclusion zones and permit-to-work systems.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with crane operators and field teams.
• Banksman or slinger/signaller certification where required by the assigned duties.
• Offshore survival training and an accepted medical certificate where offshore deployment requires them.

Contract details

Location: Equatorial Guinea. Contract duration, start date, work pattern and remuneration will be confirmed during recruitment. Travel, accommodation and mobilisation arrangements will be explained before acceptance. Appointment is subject to required work authorisation and role-specific competency and safety checks.

Employ Global welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates, including Equatorial Guinean professionals. Selection is based on relevant skills, experience and ability to perform the role safely. Please tell us if you need an adjustment during recruitment.