Appointed Person For Lifting - UAE

Power Mech Projects Limited; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Mech Projects Limited in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Appointed Person to oversee lifting operations. You must hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and have 7+ years in oil & gas lifting, with at least 5 years in a similar position.

You will write lifting plans, supervise critical lifts, and lead Crane Operators, Riggers and Banksmen across locations. ADNOC 4-day Appointed Person training with periodic reassessment is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years) or equivalent.
• Oil & gas lifting experience offshore/onshore: 7+ years, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Competence to act as Appointed Person for lifting equipment with hands-on experience.
• Ability to write lifting plans, supervise, and execute critical lifting operations.
• Focus on HSE priorities and lead a team of Crane Operators, Riggers, and Banksmen for safe lifting practices across locations.
• Familiarity with international standards for lifting engineering practices and change management.
• ADNOC Group approved 4-day Appointed Person course training with 3-year reassessment, offshore/onshore course distinction.

Responsibilities

• Write lifting plans and supervise critical lifting operations.
• Lead Crane Operators, Riggers, and Banksmen to ensure safe lifting across locations.
• Ensure adherence to international lifting standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

HSE focus

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3-year)

Oil & gas lifting experience 7+ years (5+ in similar role)

ADNOC Appointed Person course training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

APPOINTED PERSON

(a) Minimum Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Appointed Person shall:

(i) Hold 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;

(ii) Have relevant oil & gas offshore and onshore lifting related experience of not less than 7 years with minimum 5 years in a similar position;

(iii) Have adequate training and hands on professional experience and be competent to act as an Appointed Person for lifting equipment;

(iv) Be able to write Lifting plans, supervise and execute critical lifting in oil & gas companies;

(v) Have focus on HSE priorities and lead a team of Crane Operators, Riggers and Banksmen for Safe Lifting Practices across different locations of the organization;

(vi) Be familiar with international standard related to Lifting engineering practices with sufficient knowledge in interpretation and to bring excellence in Change management;

(vii) Be trained for the 4-day course of Appointed Person by an ADNOC Group approved Training Company using approved Tutor and be assessed every 3 years, as defined in Appendix 13. He shall be trained and assessed on the same type of offshore or onshore Crane i.e. offshore Appointed Person Course is different than Mobile Crane Appointed Person Course.