Lifting Engineer

• Plan, organise and oversee lifting operations for oil and gas EPC projects. • Prepare and review lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments for routine, non-routine and critical lifts. • Select suitable cranes, lifting equipment and accessories based on load weight, lifting radius, site conditions and crane capacity. • Verify crane load charts, ground bearing requirements, outrigger arrangements and equipment positioning. • Ensure lifting equipment and accessories have valid inspection certificates and lifting personnel hold appropriate competency certificates. • Coordinate with construction, HSE and client teams to obtain the necessary approvals and permits before lifting activities. • Brief lifting supervisors, crane operators and riggers on approved lifting plans, responsibilities and safety precautions. • Monitor site conditions and stop lifting operations where unsafe conditions or deviations from the approved plan are identified. • Maintain lifting documentation, equipment registers and inspection records. • Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred. • Minimum 5 years of relevant lifting experience in oil and gas, petrochemical or EPC construction projects. • Valid Appointed Person certification from LEEA or another recognised certification body acceptable to the client. • Previous ADNOC project experience preferred; existing ADNOC/client approval will be an advantage. • Strong knowledge of crane load charts, rigging arrangements, lifting calculations and ground bearing pressure assessment. • Experience preparing lifting plans for heavy, complex and critical lifting operations. • Experience in storage tank construction and associated lifting activities will be an advantage. • Good understanding of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and lifting safety procedures. • Strong communication, coordination and documentation skills, with a good command of English.