Rigging Supervisor-ISBL

About the Role

Wood is recruiting for a Hand Rigging Supervisor to join our project team for an immediate start, supporting construction activities on the Thai Oil Clean Fuel Project (CFP) in Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand.

This role is offered as a fixed-term contract supporting one of the most significant energy projects currently under execution in the Asia Pacific region. Preference will be given to candidates located in Si Racha, Chonburi, however applications are welcomed from suitably qualified Thai Nationals residing anywhere in Thailand.

What we can offer

• Excellent rates, with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Ongoing work on interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with annual contribution to Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Construction Manager, your immediate focus will be supporting the supporting construction (OSBL Areas) activities on a major EPCM project for a key client. You will bring to life Woods three pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction.

You will thrive on the challenge of balancing technical, team, client, and project leadership in this key site-based role with your focus on relationships and delivery, enabling you to anticipate project needs beyond the immediate scope. You will drive technical excellence and assurance on the Commissiong portion while working in close partnership with other disciplines and the client, to enable robust technical decisions that ultimately add value to the client and project.

In addition, you will:

• Supervise day-to-day hand rigging and manual lifting activities across assigned work fronts
• Lead and coordinate rigging crews supporting mechanical, piping, structural and equipment installation activities
• Ensure the safe use of chain blocks, lever hoists, wire rope pullers, slings, shackles, beam clamps and associated manual rigging and lifting equipment.
• Verify lifting gear inspections, certifications, colour coding and compliance requirements are maintained
• Review lifting plans, task risk assessments and permit-to-work requirements before execution
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-task briefings and safety observations for rigging personnel
• Monitor lifting and load transfer activities to ensure safe rigging practices and effective load control
• Coordinate with Construction, Mechanical, Piping, E&I and Commissioning teams to support project execution requirements
• Identify and mitigate lifting hazards, unsafe conditions and potential dropped object risks
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE standards

QUALIFICATIONS

You must have full Thailand working rights to be considered for this role. Ideally you have 8+ years' experience in rigging, lifting operations or construction supervision, including previous experience supervising hand rigging activities on major refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, LNG, energy or industrial construction projects.

In addition, you will also have:

• Proven experience supervising manual rigging activities within live construction environments
• Excellent knowledge of chain blocks, lever hoists, wire rope pullers, slings, shackles and associated rigging equipment
• Sound understanding of lifting plans, load handling principles and risk assessment processes
• Experience working within permit-to-work systems and construction safety environments
• Demonstrated leadership capability supervising multicultural construction workforces
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple disciplines and contractors
• Ability to identify hazards, manage risk and promote a proactive safety culture