About the Role
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
This position involves overseeing and managing lifting operations, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the process. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting suitable cranes and accessories, preparing lift plans, and maintaining and checking lifting equipment. Strong communication and management skills are essential to ensure safe execution of lifts while addressing special issues such as language barriers and the involvement of inexperienced staff.
Responsibilities
- Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task.
- Prepare the lift plan and ensure the required controls are in place.
- Ensure that lifting equipment is maintained, examined, and appropriate for use.
- Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory.
- Ensure that all individuals involved are competent and aware of the task, procedures to be followed, and their responsibilities.
- Ensure a competent supervisor is available should the Appointed Person delegate duties to others.
- Ensure all necessary test certificates and documents are available.
- Ensure all statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place.
- Identify all hazards and restricted areas.
- Ensure that the person directing crane movements (Signaler/Banksman) is identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high-visibility clothing or distinguishing markings.
- Ensure the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting.
- Brief individuals involved in or affected by the lift.
- Ensure the lift is carried out according to plan, suspending the lift if changes or conditions (e.g., wind) occur that would cause deviation from the plan.
- Monitor the performance of all involved personnel to maintain adequate performance standards.
- Manage special issues such as language barriers and new/inexperienced staff.
- Check for no deviation from standards for routine lifts.
- Allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, including helicopter operations, ballast control, and other cranes.
Qualifications
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Completion of a 4-day Appointed Person Course by an ADNOC Offshore Approved Training Provider is an added value.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in offshore and onshore lifting operations in a similar role within the oil & gas industry.
