Tank Erector
4 months ago
Immingham, United Kingdom
Wood
Full time
Wood is currently recruiting for an Tank Rigger / Erector with extensive experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemical industry.
Purpose / Role
Prime duties and Responsibilities
Slinging materials for moving around inside and outside of tank at ground level Slinging materials for lifting over shell onto roof (floating or fixed) Safe erection, use and dismantling of tank staging Safe erection, use and dismantling of tank jacks Safe use of blocks, shackles, tirfors pull lifts and winches. Loading and unloading wagons Use of rigging/ slinging techniques for handling materials, shell plates, floor plates, roof plates, Roof structures Safe erection of all types of tank floors, shell and roofs. Fairing up of shells to achieve required verticality and roundness as defined by allowable tolerances in EN14015 Use of erection aids (shims, carrots, nuts, wedges, keyways etc) Recognition and use of cranes, erection, positioning, capacities and signals. Use of mobile lifting equipment, forklifts, hydraulics. Maintaining and checking own small tools and equipment An understanding of the statutory lifting regulations. Prepare site for rigging and lifting operations Conduct pre-use inspections and maintain equipment Understanding of development of basic lifting plans Working to approved method statement. Safe removal of tank roofs, shell and ancillary components. Work in hazardous areas under ‘permit to work’ system. Working at heights Working in confined spaces. Must stop any work that is considered to be unsafe Must put own safety and those of colleagues first Must start work only after assessing the risksEssential:
Appropriate documented evidence confirming competency to perform role Banksman Slinger CCNSG safety passport Two years rigging on tanks / shipbuilding or equivalent heavy engineering and construction activities