Certified Rigger (Piling & Heacy Lifting Operations) in a Piling, Deep Foundations, and Heavy Civil Engineering Construction Com

Job Title: Certified Rigger (Piling & Heacy Lifting Operations)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

• If your experience is limited to general construction rigging, this opportunity is not for you.
• This is a specialist role for professionals who understand that every successful lift depends on precision, planning, teamwork, and uncompromising safety.
• Having a Valid Swimming Pass is also an added advantage.
• We are seeking highly experienced Certified Riggers to support the safe execution of complex piling and heavy lifting operations across multiple project sites.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Rig, inspect, and secure loads in accordance with approved lifting plans
• Work closely with crane operators, lifting supervisors, and site engineers during lifting operations
• Assist in the mobilization, erection, dismantling, and relocation of piling rigs
• Ensure compliance with lifting procedures, load charts, and international safety standards
• Immediately identify and report unsafe lifting conditions or defective lifting equipment
• Maintain clear communication during lifting operations using approved hand signals and radio communication
• Inspect slings, shackles, wire ropes, spreader beams, lifting chains, and other lifting accessories before use
• Execute safe rigging operations for piling rigs, crawler cranes, and heavy lifting equipment

The Ideal Candidate

• Examples include certifications from recognized organizations such as:
  • Other internationally recognized rigging and lifting competency providers
  • LEEA
  • OPITO
  • NCCCO (or equivalent)
  • IADC
• Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience working on Junttan, Bauer, Soilmec, Casagrande, Liebherr, or similar piling rigs.
• Minimum of 5 years' practical rigging experience on Piling and Deep Foundation Projects
• Valid IADC Rigging Certification or other internationally recognized rigging/lifting certification (Mandatory)
• Only Experienced Piling Riggers Need Apply.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in demanding construction environments.
• Proven experience working with:
  • Junttan Piling Rigs
  • Diesel & Hydraulic Impact Hammers
  • Heavy Lifting Equipment
  • Rotary Piling Rigs
  • Crawler Cranes
  • Vibratory Hammers
  • CFA Piling Rigs
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Crane signaling
  • Rigging plans
  • Load calculations
  • HSE procedures
  • Lifting gear inspection
  • Safe lifting practices

Who Should Not Apply:

• Candidates without internationally recognized rigging certification
• Applicants without direct experience working on piling projects
• Riggers whose experience is limited to building construction or warehouse operations
• Candidates without practical experience working with crawler cranes, piling rigs, and heavy lifting operations.

Why Join The Team?

• Welfare Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Logistics Support
• Opportunity to work on landmark piling and deep foundation projects
• Work with one of Nigeria's leading specialist piling contractors.
• Career Growth Opportunities

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV and Copies of international rigging/lifting certifications to: [email protected]using "Certified Rigger – Piling Operations" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Mandatory: IADC, OPITO, LEEA, NCCCO, or other internationally recognized rigging certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience working on Junttan, Bauer, Soilmec, Casagrande, Liebherr, or similar piling rigs.
• Only candidates with verifiable piling project experience and internationally recognized rigging certifications will be contacted.