MRG Specialized Field Services
Lifting and Rigging Coach
- Kampala
- Contract
- Job opportunity
- Deadline: 31 june 2026
As a Lifting and Rigging Coach at MRG Specialized Field Services, you will play a critical role in mentoring site crews, enforcing high safety standards, and modernizing lifting practices across our field operations. You will combine deep hands-on rigging expertise with strong coaching capabilities to ensure that every lift is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our commitment to smarter, technology-driven field solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
1. On-Site Coaching & Professional Mentorship
- Provide real-time, hands-on guidance to crane operators, riggers, banksmen, and site supervisors during standard, complex, and critical lifts.
- Mentor field personnel on proper rigging gear selection, sling angle calculations, load balancing, and center-of-gravity determinations.
- Empower all field personnel to actively exercise Stop Work Authority whenever unsafe conditions arise.
2. Technical Oversight & Smart Field Solutions
- Review, verify, and approve 2D/3D Lifting Plans prior to field execution.
- Conduct rigorous pre-use inspections of cranes, rigging tackle, color-coding compliance, and equipment certification documents.
3. Compliance, Audit & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure all lifting activities strictly comply with international and local lifting standards (e.g., ASME, LOLER, OSHA) and MRG safety policies.
- Participate in incident and near-miss root cause investigations, implementing practical corrective actions and lessons learned to continuously elevate team standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience & Certifications
- Education: Minimum Technical diploma or Degree qualification in Mechanical, Industrial, or other related disciplines.
- Certifications: Recognized lifting/rigging certification (e.g., LEEA, OPITO, NCCCO, CPCS, or equivalent standard).
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on experience in heavy lifting, crane operations, lifting operations supervision and rigging.
