Responsibilities
A Lagos based global provider of telecommunication infrastructure and services is urgently seeking the services of an experienced Tower Infrastructure Technician (Tower Rigger) to fill this vacant position. The job responsibilities are as follows:
Align, level, and anchor machinery.Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.Recognizing safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner.Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.The ability to climb tall structures (100 feet or more) with 50 Ib. load.Knowing the hazards associate with tower climbing, construction equipment and working on or near energized lines and equipment.Carry out other duties as assigned.
Minimum: B.Sc/B.A
Experience: 3-5 year(s) |
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent |
Salary: Negotiable
Expires: 15-12-2017 |
General Requirements
- Proven experience as Infrastructure Technician or other related roles
- Experience in maintenance of rigging equipment.
- Must be a well-organized self-starter with strong attention to details.
- Working knowledge of facilities machines and heavy equipment
- Ability to keep track of and report on activity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
- B.Sc in general engineering or any related discipline.
