Rig operator

French translation: Chef de manoeuvre

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English term or phrase:Rig operator
French translation:Chef de manoeuvre
Entered by: Maud Chouery

10:17 Sep 22, 2017
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Cranes
English term or phrase: Rig operator
What is the difference between a crane operator and a rig operator?

Document : critical lift checklist
Maud Chouery
France
Local time: 19:54
exploitant de la plate-forme
Explanation:
Dans les offres d'emploi de l'ANPE

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exploitant de plate-forme
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Marcombes (X)
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Summary of answers provided
4opérateur d"engins de forage
narasimha (X)
4responsable des machines de forage sur le site
HERBET Abel
4exploitant de la plate-forme
Marcombes (X)
3conducteur d'engins de forage
Claire Perrier
Summary of reference entries provided
What Does A Rigger Do?
B D Finch

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rig operator
conducteur d'engins de forage


Explanation:
je dirais que "rig" implique le forage, tandis que "crane" implique le levage
(crane operator = conducteur d'engins de levage)

Claire Perrier
France
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rig operator
opérateur d"engins de forage


Explanation:
The term opérateur is generally used for the person who operates a machine, such as a rigging machine. The same way, crane is also a machine used for lifting and shifting heavy materials/ equipment. So a crane operator is termed as opérateur de la grue.

narasimha (X)
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  B D Finch: A "rig" might be various types of equipment. It is not synonymous with "rigging machine", which is in any case ambiguous and generally used in the context of election rigging.
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rig operator
responsable des machines de forage sur le site


Explanation:
Drill rig operators work in the oil and gas industry where they undertake drilling of petroleum fields and extract petroleum products from earth. They need to be capable at reading construction and engineering plans to identify the productive boring areas, operate several extraction machinery, and conduct quality analysis. They need thorough knowledge about safety procedures and precautionary measures to be taken during extraction and be responsible for safe operation of equipment.

HERBET Abel
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  B D Finch: Perhaps, and perhaps not. A "rig" is not necessarily a "drill rig". Without context being provided by the Asker, this is simply a guess.
1 hr
  -> then just cancel ""de forage", Maud will understand
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rig operator
exploitant de la plate-forme


Explanation:
Dans les offres d'emploi de l'ANPE

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Note added at 9 heures (2017-09-22 20:08:17 GMT)
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exploitant de plate-forme

Marcombes (X)
France
Local time: 19:54
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Reference comments


5 days
Reference: What Does A Rigger Do?

Reference information:
"What Does A Rigger Do?
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"When you see a huge crane safely performing a tricky job, one of the people responsible for that job’s success is the rigger. Here’s a short list of what the rigger does:

* has been OSHA certified or qualified according to the job needed
* figures out the weight and center of gravity of the load
* chooses the proper sling and makes sure it is in good shape
* checks fittings, clips and other hardware for adequacy
* keeps track of the distance from any possible overhead hazards, like power lines
* understands the weather conditions and when to call the job off for unsafe conditions
* acts as outside eyes and ears for the crane operator"


    https://www.heavyequipmentschool.com/index.php/what-does-a-rigger-do/
B D Finch
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