Lead Lifting Engineer – EPC Oil & Gas Projects

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 700,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC is seeking an experienced Lifting Engineer to lead lifting, rigging, transportation, and heavy equipment handling across major Oil & Gas EPC projects in the UAE. You will supervise planning, execution, and governance of lifting activities, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, HSE, and Project Controls teams.

The role demands 12–15 years in construction, with at least 5 years in lifting and rigging, and a BE/BEng with certified lifting

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Appointed Person Certification (or equivalent).
Advanced Lifting & Rigging Certification.
Lifting Operations Safety Certification.
Relevant Lifting & Rigging Certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all lifting and rigging activities across project sites.
Develop lifting execution strategies aligned with project objectives and milestones.
Coordinate multiple lifting operations across various construction work fronts.
Optimize deployment of lifting resources, equipment, and personnel.
Monitor operational efficiency, productivity, and performance.
Participate in pre-construction and project execution planning.
Integrate lifting requirements into overall construction schedules.
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, HSE, and Project Controls teams.
Support constructability reviews and execution planning activities.
Review lifting methodologies, procedures, and operational strategies.
Ensure lifting activities are adequately engineered and risk-assessed.
Coordinate with engineering teams on critical and complex lifts.
Resolve technical issues affecting lifting execution.
Ensure compliance with approved lifting procedures and standards.
Oversee preparation and implementation of lifting plans.
Review and approve complex and high‑risk lifting operations.
Participate in lift readiness reviews and risk assessments.
Ensure suitable controls and mitigation measures are implemented.
Manage lifting engineers, supervisors, riggers, and specialized lifting crews.
Monitor workforce competency and certification compliance.
Coordinate equipment allocation, inspections, maintenance, and certification requirements.
Ensure efficient utilization of lifting assets and resources.
Champion a strong safety culture throughout all lifting operations.
Lead lifting‑related risk assessments and safety reviews.
Ensure compliance with ADNOC requirements, local regulations, and international lifting standards.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action programs.
Conduct lifting audits and compliance reviews.
Ensure adherence to project specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
Maintain lifting documentation, certification records, and operational registers.
Support internal and external audits.
Monitor lifting performance against project schedules and KPIs.
Support forecasting, productivity improvement, and resource planning.
Interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Prepare management reports and performance dashboards.
Support workforce training, mentoring, and succession planning.
Promote industry best practices and lessons learned.
Ensure lifting personnel maintain required certifications and competency levels.