Fenton Ramnarian

Qualified Red Seal Rigger Artisan

Milnerton, City of Cape TownMember since 13 January 2026

Rigging TechniquesSafety ProtocolsPlanning

About

With extensive experience in rigging and operating heavy machinery, I possess a Rigger Tradesman Certification (Red Seal) as well as a robust skill set in rigging techniques and equipment, safety protocols and team collaboration. My career is marked by a steadfast commitment to safety and efficiency, consistently meeting project deadlines and surpassing employer expectations. I excel in using rigging equipment and have extensive experience working with diverse materials and structures.

As a strong communicator and team player, I collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. I am confident that my expertise, dedication to the rigging trade and comprehensive skills make me a valuable asset and contributor to any team's success.

Experience

Workshop Foreman (Contract Position) - Hennox 170 CC - Olifantsfontein

(2019-05 - 2024)

Supervising trainees (riggers, welders, boilermakers and fitters) on truck rebuilds and repairs.
Conducting daily inspections of workshop tools and equipment, including gas supplies, overhead cranes, welding equipment and rigging equipment.
Performing daily progress reviews for projects involving forklifts and other diesel equipment.
Overseeing weekly stocktakes and work task planning.
Rigging and lifting steel structures, truck body parts and engines.
Ensuring all loads are secured and inspected before leaving the workshop.

Rigger - Sebcon Contracting Services CC - Middelburg

(2016-06 - 2019-01)

Inspecting and preparing loads for movement; setting, aligning and levelling heavy machinery.
Selecting appropriate rigging gear and preparing equipment such as beams, pulleys, clamps and bolts.
Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment, inspecting rigging before use.
Manoeuvring loads manually and by using machinery.
Ensuring compliance with government, industry and company safety procedures.
Communicating clearly and effectively with the rigging and construction team.
Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.
Performing rigging tasks for power station shutdowns: changing furnace upper and lower hoods; replacing industrial ID fans, PA fans and FD fans; changing chutes, liners, blades, RVC, covers, and runners; installing/removing square-to-rounds with expansion joints; installing/removed peg elements and lifting beams in air heaters.
Working from the 0 m level up to the 28 m level.
Reason for leaving: contract ended.

Multi-Skilled Riggers Assistant - Nobby's Construction CC - Durban

(2009-06 - 2016-01)

Operating hydraulic mobile cranes to move metal and wooden structures.
Assisting riggers with moving palletised bricks and blocks, both in the office yard and on-site.
Conducting inspections on cranes, lifting equipment, PPE and tools.
Performing daily risk assessments for lifting tasks and safety equipment.
Working with webbing slings, wire rope slings, shackles and chain blocks.
Ensuring that project managers and site managers are aware of their legal responsibilities for occupational health and safety by supervising any rigging-related tasks.
Reason for leaving: contract ended.

Operations Supervisor - Mindo Logistics - Durban

(2004-01 - 2009-05)

Managing six trucks with hydraulic mobile cranes, including drivers and assistants.
Ensuring regular and thorough inspections of trucks, cranes and all equipment.
Overseeing the movement of machinery, wooden light poles and concrete pipes.
Operated mobile cranes, webbing slings, shackles and chain blocks as needed.
Inspected all loads before, during and after loading/offloading.
Coordinating with truck drivers regarding destinations, cargo and arrivals.
Reason for leaving: contract ended.