• Prepare and review lifting plans, method statements, and rigging studies for routine, complex, and critical lifting operations.
• Perform lifting calculations including load weight verification, center-of-gravity determination, crane capacity verification, and rigging configuration selection.
• Review crane load charts, ground bearing pressures, lifting radii, and site conditions to ensure safe crane deployment and lifting feasibility.
• Coordinate with construction teams, rigging supervisors, crane operators, and HSSE personnel to ensure proper preparation and execution of lifting activities.
• Provide technical supervision during critical lifting operations and ensure compliance with approved lifting plans, exercising stop-work authority where unsafe conditions or deviations are identified.
• Ensure appropriate selection, inspection, certification, and load testing of cranes, lifting accessories, and rigging equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
• Conduct pre-lift meetings and toolbox talks to communicate lifting procedures, hazards, and safety precautions to the lifting team.
• Support project teams with technical guidance on lifting requirements and contribute to the preparation of project lifting registers and lifting schedules.
• Participate in risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSA), and hazard identification activities related to lifting operations.
• Investigate lifting-related incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate lifting documentation including lifting plans, load calculations, rigging studies, equipment inspection records, and lifting certificates for audit and project records.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B Eng. / B Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Structural / Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional certification in lifting engineering or lifting supervision (Mandatory).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in lifting engineering roles within the oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy construction industry.
• Experience in preparing lifting studies, lifting plans, and crane selection.
• Working Knowledge of applicable international standards related to lifting operations
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