Engineer, Lifting Equipment

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC is seeking a senior lifting engineer to enforce compliance with HSE-PSW-CP19 standards across onshore and offshore sites. You will review lifting plans, certify equipment, and oversee crane teams to ensure safe, seaworthy lifts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 8 years in lifting equipment inspection/operations in oil and gas, plus strong English. UAE driving license and CAD familiarity are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 8 years' experience in lifting equipment certification and operations in oil and gas.
• 5 years in same or similar role in inspection and critical lifting operation planning.
• Knowledge of lifting tackles and accessories maintenance/testing/inspection.
• Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving License.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of in-house lifting standards and procedures.
• Maintain register of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Perform pre-trip inspections on cargo units and lifting gear.
• Review lifting plans, risk assessments, and certify competence.
• Conduct site inspections and audits of lifting operations.
• Investigate lifting incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical oversight of lifting by EPC Contractors.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD drawings

MS Office

Job description

About the Company:

We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC's entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world.As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety firs

JOB PURPOSE:

Enforce proper compliance to management strategy for all lifting Inspections and operations in Base This includes inspection of all lifted equipment and ensures and all lifting operation are carried out in controlled manner with full compliance to ADNOC HSE-PSW-CP19 standards

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure implementation of in-house lifting standards / code of practices and procedures at MOSB as part of the lifting management strategy, document, and other approved Standards.
• Ensure that register of all company lifting equipment and lifting tackles & accessories are updatedwith respect to certification, maintenance, colour codes etc.
• Ensure that adequate Pre trip inspections are being carried out on cargo carrying units / baskets etc and allied lifting equipment for safe cargo lifting operation and to ensure that all cargo units are safe to lift and seaworthy for sailing.
• Maintain relevant data and generate reports as and when required regarding inspection details, statistics, and other related activities.
• Carryout inspection of Backloaded non-compliant Cargo from offshore Location. And provide safe cargo handling solutions
• Ensure non routine cargo lifting operation are carried out in controlled manner with full compliance to Adnoc HSE standards.
• Ensure by adequate inspection and carrying out necessary corrective action that all cargo units are safe to lift and seaworthy for sailing.
• Carryout necessary minor repair/ maintenance/ inspection of all types of lifting equipment related to logistic operation.
• Carryout necessary activities with less direction/ supervision for maintaining all lifting equipment to Adnoc L&S / international standards.
• Carries out all activities in accordance with the company’s health, safety environment and quality policies.
• To carry out all types of assignment call basis/ shifts as and when required by senior supervisor.
• The job responsibilities are not limited to the above and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as demand for the operational requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and assurance of all lifting and rigging activities performed by EPC Contractors.
• Review and approve lifting studies, lifting plans, method statements, and risk assessments for routine and critical lifting operations.
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with ADNOC Codes of Practice, project HSE requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Participate in constructability reviews to ensure lifting requirements are incorporated into engineering and construction planning.
• Verify that cranes, lifting equipment, lifting accessories, and rigging gear are certified, inspected, and fit for purpose.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Review crane selection, lifting configurations, ground bearing assessments, and equipment capacities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with lifting procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and lifting management systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits of lifting operations and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Witness and assess critical lifts, heavy lifts, tandem lifts, and other complex lifting activities.
• Ensure competent personnel, including crane operators, riggers, signalmen, and lifting supervisors, are deployed for lifting operations.
• Investigate lifting incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, constructability, and risk assessment workshops where lifting activities are involved.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities requiring specialized lifting operations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, lifting observations, and technical recommendations.
• Promote continuous improvement in lifting safety performance through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
• Participate in periodical verification / audit of enlisted TPIs including their lifting operations and equipment to ensure competence and compliance to QA / QC with lessons learnt incorporated

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years' experience in lifting equipment certification and operations activities on Onshore / Offshore Oil and Gas industries out of which 5 years should be in in same or similar Role in inspection and Critical lifting operation Planning in Major Oil Companies.
• Good Knowledge related to use, maintenance, testing and inspection of lifting tackles and accessories.

• Engineering Professional with Technical knowledge of all type of Lifting Equipment associated with oilfield operations both Onshore and Offshore.

• Conversant with international lifting equipment standards and codes.
• Awareness of legal requirements and industry guidelines on Health, Safety, Environment & Quality.
• Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving License.
• Effective written & oral skills in English.
• Good computer skills in MS Office for updating records and writing reports.
• Be able to write Lifting plans, supervise and execute All on site Lifting operations as per HSE-PSW-CP19
• Familiar with CAD scale technical professional drawings for Lifting Plans
• Excellent and proven communication, interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills to plan workloads.
• A willingness to work flexibly.
• Initiative, result oriented capabilities in job execution.

Professional Certifications

• Have Professional qualification such as LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) Diplomas
• Appointed person for Lifting operation Certification in Mobile cranes, Be trained (4-days Appointed Person Course) by an ADNOC Approved Training Provider using approved Tutor and be assessed every 3 years
• Hold Professional qualification ECITB or OPITO in Lifting and rigging operations