Dear Candidate,
We have an opening for the role of Rigger.
Role – Off Role
Location – Andhra Pradesh
Experience – 2 to 4 years
Qualification – HSC or ITI
Job Description:
An Air Cooled Condenser (ACC) is a massive structural heat exchanger, often sitting high above the ground on steel pedestals. Because of the sheer scale and height of these units, the role of a Rigger is critical to both the construction and maintenance phases.
Here is a breakdown of what a Rigger does specifically within an ACC environment.
## Core Responsibilities
In an ACC project, a rigger isn’t just moving boxes; they are handling delicate aluminum fin tubes, massive motor-fan assemblies, and heavy structural steel.
- Lifting & Hoisting: Attaching loads to cranes or hoist systems using slings, shackles, cables, and chains.
- Component Positioning: Precisely guiding the placement of A-frame bundles, steam headers, and motor bridges onto the main structure.
- Equipment Inspection: Checking all rigging gear (slings, come-alongs, shackles) for wear or damage before every lift—essential when working over live equipment.
- Signaling: Acting as the "eyes" for crane operators, often using hand signals or radios since the operator usually cannot see the landing point on top of the ACC platform.
- Safety Coordination: Setting up "red tag" zones and ensuring no personnel are underneath a "live" load during the lift.
## Specialized ACC Tasks
Rigging for an ACC requires a specific touch compared to general construction:
Task
Description
Bundle Lifting
Handling the heat exchanger tube bundles. These are long, heavy, but surprisingly fragile; improper rigging can crush the aluminum fins.
Fan Deck Assembly
Lifting large-diameter fan blades and gearboxes into the "cells." This often requires working in tight, windy spaces.
Work at Height
ACC platforms are typically 20–30 meters (65–100 feet) high. Riggers spend most of their shift harnessed and working on open steel grating.
Temporary Rigging
Setting up "tuggers" or chain falls inside the ACC plenum to move motors or gearboxes for maintenance.
## Skills & Requirements
- Certification: Usually requires a nationally recognized rigging certification (like NCCCO in the US or equivalent regional standards).
- Knots & Hitching: Mastery of various hitches (choker, basket, vertical) and calculating the Safe Working Load (SWL).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to climb vertical ladders and work in extreme temperatures (ACCs are often located in hot, arid environments).
- Spatial Awareness: Understanding how wind speeds affect a large, flat surface like a tube bundle during a lift.
## Safety Essentials
The Golden Rule: In an ACC environment, the biggest risks are dropped objects and high winds. A rigger must be able to "call the lift" (stop work) if wind speeds exceed the safety threshold for the crane or the specific surface area of the load.
Would you like me to draft a professional resume summary tailored for an ACC Rigger position based on these details?
If you would be interested for this opportunity please send us your updated CV.
