Riggers
Posted by Mahad Manpower Pvt. Ltd. — Doha, Qatar
Hiring company: Confidential Company
- Salary: QAR 1,100 – 1,200
- Job type: full time
- Experience: senior
- Apply before: 2026-12-15
- Vacancies: 50
- Industry: Ports & Harbours / Multipurpose Port Operations
- Visa: sponsored by the employer
- Accommodation: provided
- Transport: provided
- Medical insurance: provided
- Air ticket: provided
- Overtime: available — As per Qatar Laws
- Working hours: 8 per day
- Working days: 6 per week
- Contract: 24 months
- Probation: 6 months
- Annual leave: 21 days
Skills
Rigging, slinging, load securing, and cargo-handling expertise., Knowledge of lifting accessories, load capacities, and safe lifting techniques., Proficiency in standard international hand signals., Effective communication with crane operators and lifting teams., Understanding of cargo stowage plans and loading restrictions., Hazard identification and risk awareness during lifting operations., Knowledge of port safety procedures and emergency response practices., Teamwork, coordination, and attention to detail., Ability to work at height and in demanding port environments., Ability to follow lifting instructions and stop unsafe operations when necessary.
Job description
Perform rigging, slinging, securing, guiding, and handling of cargo during vessel and port terminal operations. Assist in the safe preparation, connection, lifting, movement, and positioning of loads in accordance with approved lifting procedures and safety regulations. Provide clear hand signals and effective communication to crane operators and lifting equipment operators. Ensure safe cargo handling while complying with cargo stowage plans, operational restrictions, and QatarEnergy lifting equipment competency requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform rigging and slinging activities for general cargo, break bulk, bulk cargo, bags, and other cargo types.
- Inspect slings, shackles, lifting accessories, and rigging equipment before use.
- Select and use appropriate rigging equipment according to load weight, size, and lifting requirements.
- Secure loads properly and ensure safe lifting, movement, and positioning of cargo.
- Provide clear and correct hand signals to crane operators and lifting equipment operators.
- Coordinate with crane operators, banksmen, signalmen, and other port personnel during lifting operations.
- Follow approved lifting plans, cargo stowage arrangements, and operational restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with international hand signals, safe rigging practices, and terminal safety procedures.
- Work safely aboard vessels, on the terminal yard, and at height when required.
- Identify hazards, maintain safe working distances, and stop operations if unsafe conditions arise.
- Report defective lifting equipment, incidents, and unsafe working conditions to supervisors.
- Support efficient cargo loading, unloading, and positioning during port and container terminal operations.
Requirements
- Minimum Intermediate School qualification or equivalent.
- Valid Rigging and Signalman/Banksman competency certification approved or accepted by QatarEnergy, as applicable.
- Must meet the competency requirements specified in Paragraph (B5), Appendix (B), “Competence Requirements for QatarEnergy/Contractor LE Personnel,” of QatarEnergy Lifting Equipment Regulation, Document No. CORP-PAI-STD-005.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in port or container terminal operations.
- At least 3 years of combined experience in Rigger and Signalman/Banksman duties.
- Mandatory: Experience in multipurpose port operations.
- Experience handling general cargo, break bulk, bulk cargo, bags, and other cargo types.
- Good knowledge of international hand signals, rigging and lifting practices, and cargo stowage planning.
- Physical ability to work aboard vessels, at height, and during varied working hours and shifts.
- Fair proficiency in English and the common language spoken by the working gangs.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.