DANISH AKHTAR
Rawalpindi
Summary
Leads construction and lifting operations with strong oversight of site safety, equipment handling and workforce coordination. Manages load calculations, rigging checks and daily planning to support safe, compliant and efficient project delivery. Maintains clear records, resolves issues quickly and keeps crews focused on quality outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
Hyundai Engineering
Jubail , Saudi Arabia
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Calculate load weight, centre of gravity, sling angles, and stress tolerances prior to any lift.
- Inspect all slings, shackles, hooks, wire ropes, and pulleys before use; remove damaged or non-compliant equipment from service.
- Attach, secure, and balance loads safely using approved slinging and rigging techniques.
- Guide crane operators and heavy equipment drivers using standard hand signals or radio communication.
- Enforce local labour and company safety standards, utilise personal protective equipment (PPE), and clear hazards from the drop zone.
Site Supervisor, Riger III
Orient Castle Contracting (OCC)
Amala Redsea , Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Kept track of work progress and maintained daily logs.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organise site operations and achieve project milestones without delays.
- Arranged site operations and equipment movements for optimum safety and minimum risk to crews, surrounding structures and general public.
- Calculate load weights, determine centres of gravity, assess sling angles, and select the correct rated lifting gear.
- Assemble, attach, and secure rigging hardware such as slings, shackles, hooks, chains, pulleys, and winches.
- Monitored inventory levels of on-site construction materials and equipment.
- Coordinate with other team leads to draft the construction schedule and develop a work plan for labour.
- Monitor labour and delegate tasks based on strengths to expedite workflow and ensure the timely completion of the project.
- Coordinate construction labour and team to ensure the seamless execution and completion of the project in accordance with quality and safety standards.
- Exceptional leadership ability helping me keep the team motivated, on task, and keep the project timeline on target.
Site Supervisor-Rigger 3
Abdullah Fahad Al-Khaledi Co (AFAC)
NEOM , Saudi Arabia
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Lifted and loaded goods using safe rigging and lashing techniques for secure equipment installations.
- Worked safely and securely at heights.
- Assembled rigging gear to move structural components.
- Followed guidelines, wore PPE and observed surroundings for optimal site safety.
- Maintained instruments, materials and tooling for good equipment reliability and function.
- Calculated size, weight and quantities to meet technical specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design custom rigging solutions for unique project requirements.
- Kept track of work progress and maintained daily logs.
- Regularly inspected and audited construction sites to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards.
Site Supervisor
Abdullah Fahad Al Khaledi Co (AFAC)
Turaif, Saudi Arabia
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed subcontractor activities, ensuring their work aligned with project goals and timelines.
- Led teams of skilled and unskilled labourers, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and teamwork on site.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organise site operations and achieve project milestones without delays.
- Identified material or process problems impacting work quality and corrected problems with workers.
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to discuss and resolve ongoing design issues, optimising project outcomes.
- Recorded purchases and supply movements to maintain accurate records.
SIte Foreman
Arkad Engineering & Construction Co
Kabshan, Saudi Arabia
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Enforce all safety protocols, conduct daily 'toolbox talks', and ensure strict compliance.
- Coordinate daily tasks for construction crews, subcontractors, and labourers to maintain project momentum.
- Coordinated large teams of labourers and contractors, planning and delegating effectively to ensure timely project progress.
- Inspect work in progress and finished structures against blueprints, technical drawings, and quality standards to eliminate defects.
- Oversaw construction of scaffolds and other equipment to keep sites safe.
- Kept track of work progress and maintained daily logs.
- Conducted daily safety briefings to maintain a safe working environment and minimise accidents on site.
Education
Udemy (online Academy) - Logistics transport and supply chain management
Udmey
Online Academy2023
Diploma of Associate Engineering (civil) - Civil
PIems college system
Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir2014
Udemy (Online Academy) - Supply Chain Logistics
Skills
- Strong Organization
- Risk assessment
- Proficiency in Logistics Tools
- Problem Solving
- Digital Literacy
- Information Technology
- Excel Proficiency
- Purchasing management
- Site safety
- Equipment inspection
- Team coordination
- Heavy lifting equipment operation
Certification
Valid KSA & PAK Driving license
Accomplishments
2 Million Man safe Hours
Languages
English
Urdu
Arabic
Custom Section
- Linkedin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/danis-h-akhtar-a6b932193
- Naukri_gulf, https://www.naukrigulf.com/mnj/userProfile/employerViewOfProfile
References
Reference available upon request
Interests
- Planned and executed solo trips
- Good in Cooking
Timeline
Rigger
Hyundai Engineering
12.2025 - 02.2026
Site Supervisor, Riger III
Orient Castle Contracting (OCC)
01.2025 - 12.2025
Site Supervisor-Rigger 3
Abdullah Fahad Al-Khaledi Co (AFAC)
03.2023 - 10.2025
Site Supervisor
Abdullah Fahad Al Khaledi Co (AFAC)
10.2019 - 03.2023
SIte Foreman
Arkad Engineering & Construction Co
05.2016 - 09.2019
Udemy (online Academy) - Logistics transport and supply chain management
Udmey
Diploma of Associate Engineering (civil) - Civil
PIems college system