Rigging Foreman Vacancy: Aertssen Group / Aertssen Machinery Services in Qatar (October 2026)


Aertssen Group (Aertssen Machinery Services), a globally renowned heavy-lift, transport, and engineering contractor, is actively seeking an experienced and safety-driven Rigging Foreman for full-time site employment in Qatar. This critical leadership position is responsible for supervising heavy-lift crane operations, directing rigging crews and mechanics, overseeing crawler crane assembly and dismantling, and ensuring all lifting activities strictly comply with approved lift plans and international safety protocols.

If you possess 3 to 4 years of specialized heavy-lift experience across industrial, construction, marine, dredging, or Oil & Gas sectors, hold a safe-rigging supervisor certification, and can read complex lifting plans, review the role details below and submit your application to Aertssen.

Position Overview & Key Details

  • Job Title: Rigging Foreman / Heavy Lift Supervisor
  • Hiring Entity: Aertssen Group / Aertssen Machinery Services
  • Location: Qatar
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Industry Sector: Heavy Lifting, Crane Services, Industrial Construction & Marine Engineering
  • Official Direct Application Email: cv.qa@aertssen.be

1. Key Responsibilities & Operations Scope

As the Rigging Foreman at Aertssen, your daily operational duties will center on lifting supervision, equipment assembly, crew coordination, and strict safety enforcement:

  • Supervise crane operators, certified riggers, signalmen, and mechanics during complex heavy-lift and transport operations across project sites.
  • Direct lifting operations and ensure that all crane setups, load radius calculations, sling angles, and rigging configurations strictly match approved lifting plans.
  • Coordinate site manpower, rigging tools, heavy equipment allocation, and daily work schedules to maintain high operational productivity.
  • Provide hands-on supervision and technical support during the mobilization, assembly, boom erection, counterweight installation, and dismantling of heavy crawler and mobile cranes.
  • Maintain accurate daily work records, equipment inspection logs, rigging gear registers, and lift activity reports.
  • Enforce rigorous safety standards, conduct pre-lift safety meetings (Toolbox Talks), check third-party load test certifications for all rigging gear, and ensure proper exclusion zones are established.

2. Candidate Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following professional qualifications, heavy-lift experience thresholds, and technical competencies to qualify for selection:

Requirement Category Mandatory Qualification
Educational Background High-school diploma or equivalent technical education.
Professional Experience Minimum 3 to 4 years of hands-on heavy-lift experience in heavy lifting, transport, or crane rental operations.
Industry Background Proven background in industrial construction, infrastructure, marine, dredging, or Oil & Gas projects.
Technical Mastery Strong knowledge of heavy lifting equipment, wire ropes, shackles, spreader beams, multi-axle trailers, and advanced rigging techniques.
Certifications Safe-Rigging Supervisor Certification (or equivalent accredited lifting supervisor qualification) is strongly preferred.
Plan Interpretation Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute complex engineered lifting plans and crane load charts.
Communication Skills Good English verbal and written communication skills for team briefings and coordination with project engineers.

3. How to Apply for This Position

Qualified rigging foremen and heavy-lift supervisors meeting all technical and certification criteria are invited to submit their application via email:

Direct Recruitment Contact:

  • Email ID: cv.qa@aertssen.be
  • Recommended Subject Line: "Application: Rigging Foreman (Heavy Lift Qatar) - [Your Name]"
  • Required Document Attachments:
    1. Updated CV detailing heavy lift and crane supervision experience
    2. Copy of Rigging / Lifting Supervisor Certificates
    3. Copy of Valid Passport & QID/Visa details (if currently based in Qatar)

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