Lead Lifting Engineer & Appointed Person

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co. LLC is seeking a Lifting Engineer to lead and execute complex lifting operations for oil & gas EPC projects in the UAE. The role requires coordinating lifts, selecting equipment, and ensuring safety, permits, and plans are in place.

You will prepare lifting plans, oversee equipment maintenance and load stability, and verify certificates. Minimum 7 years of offshore/onshore lifting experience is essential, with a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in offshore and onshore lifting in oil & gas EPC.
• Experience as Appointed Person for lifting equipment; able to write lifting plans and supervise critical lifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, control and execute lifts as in-charge.
• Select suitable lifting appliances and accessories for tasks.
• Ensure ADNOC permit-to-work and JSA compliance.
• Prepare lifting plans and controls for lifts.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, inspection and suitability for use.
• Check load integrity and stability; ensure certificates are available.
• Ensure personnel competence and awareness of tasks and procedures.
• Brief involved personnel and monitor lift execution per plan.
• Manage concurrent operations that may affect lifts.

Skills

Lifting operations

Offshore lifting

Lifting plans

Appointed person (lifting)

Safety & risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Target Engineering Construction Co. LLC is seeking a Lifting Engineer to lead and execute complex lifting operations for oil & gas EPC projects in the UAE. The role requires coordinating lifts, selecting equipment, and ensuring safety, permits, and plans are in place.

You will prepare lifting plans, oversee equipment maintenance and load stability, and verify certificates. Minimum 7 years of offshore/onshore lifting experience is essential, with a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.