Masale Silupumbwe

Artisan Rigger

Middlegate, Metro Vancouver Regional DistrictMember since February 23, 2026

Equipment maintenanceLoad securingRigging installationSafety complianceTesting certificationTeam collaborationEffective communicationProblem solving

About

Understand rigging tasks and procedures including job safety procedures and standard operating procedures. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Experience

Artisan rigger - Konkola Copper Mines plc

(2019-12)

Assembled and disassembled rigging equipment for various lifting operations.
Operated cranes and hoists to move materials efficiently on site.
Inspected rigging gear to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Collaborated with team members to plan and execute lifting procedures.
Assisted in training new riggers on equipment handling and safety practices.
Maintained clear communication with crew during complex lifts and maneuvers.
Organized tools and materials for easy access during job tasks.
Followed safety protocols diligently to minimize workplace hazards.
Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
Conduct risk assessments before each performance or production in order to identify potential hazards associated with the use of lifting devices.
Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
Position stage scenery, lighting fixtures, props, and other objects with precision accuracy using hoists, pulleys, winches, lifts, and cranes.
Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.

Artisan rigger - Group Five mopani new concentrator project - Kitwe

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

Assembled and disassembled rigging equipment for various lifting operations.
Inspected rigging gear to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads.