Charles Pezulu
Mufulira
Summary
Detail-oriented rigger with strong skills in safety protocols, technical rigging, and team collaboration. Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and train new crew members, ensuring smooth and safe lifting operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Rigger
Lumwana Mining company
Kalumbila
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in rigging and securing loads for transportation.
- Followed safety protocols while operating hoisting equipment.
- Inspected rigging equipment for wear and damage.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting operations.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe working condition.
- Loaded and unloaded materials according to project specifications.
- Communicated effectively with crew during lifting tasks.
- Learned proper techniques for using rigging hardware and tools.
- 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.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Maintain detailed records regarding inspections of all rigging components used on a project.
- Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads.
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Provide technical advice, support regarding installation, operation issues related to theatrical flying systems.
- Construct custom rigs from scratch according to specific requirements as directed by a director or producer.
Rigger
Mopani copper mines
mufulira
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Inspected rigging equipment for wear and damage.
- Followed safety protocols while operating hoisting equipment.
- Assisted in rigging and securing loads for transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded materials according to project specifications.
- Communicated effectively with crew during lifting tasks.
- Learned proper techniques for using rigging hardware and tools.
- 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.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- 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.
- Maintain detailed records regarding inspections of all rigging components used on a project.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meheba Secondary School
Solwezi,Zambia02-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Craft Certificate in Rigging
Mopani Central Training Center
Mufulira,ZambiaSkills
- Rigging inspection
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Technical rigging
- Load movement control
- Load calculation
- Rigging preparation
Certification
Working at Height
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rigger
Lumwana Mining company
06.2025 - Current
Rigger
Mopani copper mines
01.2023 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Meheba Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Craft Certificate in Rigging
Mopani Central Training Center