Plant Engineer - Tower Crane

Job Overview The Tower Crane Plant Engineer manages the complete lifecycle, mechanical reliability, and structural integrity of heavy lifting equipment across construction sites. This role bridges technical engineering with field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and legally compliant crane deployments. Key Responsibilities 1. Site Planning & Deployment • Conduct comprehensive site surveys to evaluate optimal tower crane positioning. • Factor in building layouts, access routes, and structural loading impacts during planning. • Coordinate the marking of crane bases and placement of structural ties per engineering drawings. • Formulate detailed Method Statements and Risk Assessments (MSRA) for all crane operations. 2. Lifting & Logistics Engineering • Develop engineered lifting plans , defining load charts, rigging designs, and boundary constraints. • Analyze outrigger loadings, foundation capacities, and crane mat designs . • Program and establish restricted movement zones and anti-collision safety systems . 3. Erection, Dismantling & Commissioning • Supervise the safe erection, climbing, and dismantling phases of various tower crane models. • Validate structural stability and alignment during sequential assembly. • Execute comprehensive load testing and scaling protocols before signing off on deployment. 4. Inspections & Safety Compliance • Perform mandatory statutory inspections adhering to local authority approvals and international frameworks like LOLER and PUWER . • Enforce strict HSE practices and the industry standard 3-3-3 safety rule . • Maintain accurate engineering logs, statutory inspection files, and service histories. 5. Maintenance & Technical Troubleshooting • Manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to reduce operational downtime. • Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control system (PLC) faults. • Oversee workshop staff, control spare parts inventories, and handle technical coordination with original manufacturers. • Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering , or a closely related discipline. • Experience : Minimum 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience managing high-rise tower cranes (e.g., Liebherr, Wolff, Wilbert). • Technical Mastery : Deep understanding of load charts, rigging practices, electrical schematics, and PLC drive systems . • Physical Capability : Physically fit to work at extreme heights and manage technical assessments in diverse outdoor environments. • Soft Skills : Clear cross-functional leadership skills to manage site technicians and align with project managers.