Engineer, Lifting Equipment (Workshop Section - Ruways)

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a qualified professional to manage lifting operations and ensure compliance with safety and technical standards. The role involves overseeing inspections, audits, and maintaining communication with relevant disciplines to uphold safety practices.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in the same or similar role preferably in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with lifting standards and HSE procedures.
• Conduct inspections and audits of lifting equipment.
• Review and approve lifting plans and third party action plans.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Enforce proper compliance to management strategy for all lifting operations in all operational areas. This includes management of technical aspects associated with handling, inspection, testing, certification and maintenance of all lifting equipment (fixed and loose) operating at sites.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Accountability

• Ensure implementation of in-house lifting standards / code of practices & procedures at all sites as part of the lifting management strategy, document and other approved Standards.
• Ensure all lifting operations are carried out in accordance with approved standards and HSE procedures.
• Act as the focal point of technical reference for lifting equipment in terms of the competencies of the users.
• Ensure inspection is conducted and recorded properly before use of lifting equipment and on periodic basis. Review and approve third party action plans prior to inspection and certification.
• Participate in writing and updating company technical documents related to lifting equipment.
• Participate in audit compliances of company and contractor performance to approved standards.
• Participate in conducting investigation of cranes and lifting equipment failures or accidents.
• Act as the focal point to review and approve lifting plans for all reporting relating to lifting activities.
• Ensure changes to equipment or procedures are communicated and approved as per the Plant Modification Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with LIMS and CP-113. Ensure all lifting equipment are endorsed by the company approved TPIA. Ensure all reviewed / commented Lift Plans are clearly understood from the site. Follow up to close any required action following site planned audits.
• 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.
• Maintain adequate communication and technical interface-links with relevant disciplines and project. Coordinate and enforce control on site lifting activities by relevant disciplines and contractors.
• Participate in Identifying and managing risk assessment associated with lifting equipment and ensure satisfactory safety standards and safe working practices are adhered to.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

6 years of experience in the same or similar role preferably in the oil and gas industry