Rigging Supervisor
Date: 7 Aug 2025
Location:
Port Kembla, NSW, AU, 2505
Company: Ventia
Rigging Supervisor – Blast Furnace 6 Reline Project | Port Kembla Steelworks
Lead the lift. Drive the project.
Ventia is seeking a highly experienced Rigging Supervisor to oversee and coordinate all rigging and cranage activities for the Blast Furnace 6 Reline Project at the iconic Port Kembla Steelworks.
Ventia is seeking a highly experienced Rigging Supervisor to oversee and coordinate all rigging and cranage activities for the Blast Furnace 6 Reline Project at the iconic Port Kembla Steelworks.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise and coordination skills will be key to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across structural and mechanical works.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise rigging activities across steel erection and project works
- Manage rigging inspections, registers, and site-wide lifting gear
- Collaborate with other supervisors to achieve key rigging outcomes
- Develop and review Work Method Statements and Job Safety Analyses
- Supervise mechanical, structural, and project works
- Provide training and Verification of Competency for rigging teams
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers for lifting equipment maintenance
- Audit rigging gear condition, storage, and spares
- Contribute to the development of rigging procedures and standards
- Identify and resolve issues in rigging processes and systems
What You’ll Bring
- Advanced Rigging Certification
- Certificate III in Frontline Supervision
- Experience in structural and mechanical projects with heavy lift expertise
- Strong understanding of structural drawings and complex rigging scenarios
- Proven ability to lead, train, and support rigging teams
Ventia has proudly partnered with BlueScope for over 20 years, delivering maintenance, engineering, and project services across the Illawarra region. Our renewed contract includes fire services at the Port Kembla Steelworks – and we’re expanding our team for this exciting reline project.
Ready to Lead the Way?
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please
Position Reference Number: 164053
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