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name: rigging-supervisor
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'rigging supervisor' (also: rigging manager, lifting supervisor, rigging and lifting supervisor, rigging superintendent, lifting and rigging supervisor). Use when the user asks for typical rigging supervisor work such as: Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.; Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.; Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems."
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# Rigging Supervisor

Rigging supervisors oversee rigging operations. They manage and coordinate employees who operate lifting and rigging equipment. They organise the day-to-day working activities.

## Core workflow

1. Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
2. Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
3. Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
4. Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
5. Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
6. Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
7. Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
8. Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- crane load charts
- direct rigging equipment operators
- evaluate employees work
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- mechanics
- plan schedule
- provide rigging plans
- react to events in time-critical environments
- rigging terminology
- understand rigging work orders
- use measurement instruments
- work ergonomically

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Oracle Database
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a4c5fb46-1d72-47de-b349-f579a0f1edfb), O*NET 30.3 (53-1042.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*