Rigging Incharge / Team Leader - Shutdown & Turnaround

About the role

ABIS is looking for a Rigging Incharge / Team Leader with solid experience in shutdown and turnaround projects to lead and manage rigging activities on site. The role covers supervising rigging operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and making sure shutdown/turnaround tasks are completed on time. It calls for strong technical knowledge of rigging techniques, good organisational skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise rigging activities during shutdown and turnaround projects.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering and other departments to keep rigging operations running smoothly.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards in rigging tasks.
• Develop work plans, allocate resources and manage schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Carry out risk assessments and enforce safe work practices within the team.
• Give technical guidance and training to rigging personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of rigging activities and prepare status reports.

Required profile

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in rigging, with proven leadership roles, preferably in shutdown and turnaround projects.
• Experience managing and leading a team of riggers.
• Ability to work under pressure and troubleshoot rigging challenges on site.
• Familiarity with oil and gas industry standards is highly preferred; certification in rigging or related safety training is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of rigging equipment, techniques and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.