Specialist Lifting Operations

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international construction company is seeking a Construction Superintendent (Lifting) in Abu Dhabi. In this senior site role, you will lead safe crane and lifting operations and develop lifting plans while managing subcontractors to ensure adherence to project schedules and safety standards. Candidates should possess an Engineering Degree and extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, with a background in crane management and rigging as key requirements.

Qualifications

• An Engineering Degree from any recognized university.
• Minimum 17+ years of experience, with at least 5-10 years in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in crane management, rigging, and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe crane and lifting operations on site.
• Develop lifting plans and manage subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and safety standards.

Skills

Crane management

Rigging

Heavy lifting

Lifting supervision certification

Knowledge of lifting regulations

Lifting gear maintenance

Interpretation of lifting drawings

Lifting operations management

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

A Construction Superintendent (Lifting) is a senior site role responsible for leading safe crane and lifting operations, developing lifting plans, and managing subcontractors to meet project schedules and safety standards.

Qualification & Experience Required

• An Engineering Degree from any recognized university.
• Minimum 17+ years of experience in which at least 5-10 years in the oil and gas industry on similar role.
• Experience in construction, specifically in crane management, rigging, and heavy lifting.
• Certification in Lifting Supervision such as LEEA.
• Strong knowledge of crane safe working loads (SWL), lifting gear maintenance, and lifting regulations.
• Have an extensive lifting and Rigging International Standards knowledge like ASME, OHSA and LOLER Regulations.
• Must have working knowledge and interpretation skills of lifting drawing and calculations and provide guidance to subcontractors. Capable of reviewing and approving lift plans/studies, rigging & lifting procedures. Also, able to generate project lifting & rigging procedures when necessary.
• Have general knowledge in the inspection of lifting gears and equipment like overhead cranes, gantry, davit arms winches and others.
• Previous experience in the ADNOC project.