Construction Superintendent (Lifting)

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Construction Superintendent (Lifting) in Abu Dhabi. This senior role involves leading crane and lifting operations, developing detailed lifting plans, and supervising subcontractors to ensure compliance with project schedules and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, and strong expertise in crane management and lifting supervision certifications. An extensive knowledge of lifting standards and previous ADNOC project experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17+ years of experience, with at least 5-10 years in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of crane safe working loads and lifting regulations.
• Previous experience in ADNOC project.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crane management

Rigging

Heavy lifting

Lifting supervision certification

Knowledge of ASME, OHSA, LOLER

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

AConstruction 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.

Qualifications & 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.