Lead Appointed Person: Lifting Ops (LEEA Certified)

Western Bainoona Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Bainoona Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly competent LEEA Certified Appointed Person (AP) to take overall responsibility for planning, execution, and safety of lifting operations on site.

The role requires producing Lift Plans, conducting risk assessments, selecting the correct lifting equipment, reading Crane Load Charts, calculating sling tension, SWL, and GBP, and using lift planning software such as AutoCAD, KranXpert, or CraniMAX.

Qualifications

• LEEA Certification required: Appointed Person for Lifting Operations or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of lifting operations experience in Oil & Gas, Construction, or Heavy Engineering.
• Proven track record of planning complex lifts (tandem, blind, heavy lifts over 50 tonnes).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and oversee lifting operations on site to ensure safety and compliance.
• Produce Lift Plans and risk assessments for critical lifts.
• Select appropriate lifting equipment and accessories.
• Read and interpret Crane Load Charts (Duty Charts).
• Calculate sling tension, SWL and ground bearing pressure; ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Tools

AutoCAD

KranXpert

CraniMAX

Job description

Western Bainoona Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly competent LEEA Certified Appointed Person (AP) to take overall responsibility for planning, execution, and safety of lifting operations on site.

The role requires producing Lift Plans, conducting risk assessments, selecting the correct lifting equipment, reading Crane Load Charts, calculating sling tension, SWL, and GBP, and using lift planning software such as AutoCAD, KranXpert, or CraniMAX.