Lifitng Engineer

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi seeks a safety‑minded Lifting Engineer to design, review, and supervise critical lifting operations. You will develop lifting plans, assess rigging stress, select equipment, and ensure heavy lifts comply with international standards and local regulations.

Required: Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering and international lifting certifications (e.g., LEEA). 5+ years in heavy lifting, rigging, and crane operations across oil & gas, construction, or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and crane operations.
• Knowledge of international lifting standards and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lifting Plan Design: Develop detailed rigging and lifting plans for complex, heavy, or tandem lifts using CAD and specialized engineering simulation software.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Risk Assessments (RA) before executing any lifting operations.
• Equipment Inspection: Oversee the inspection, testing, and certification of all lifting appliances, cranes, and loose rigging gear (slings, shackles, spreader beams).
• On-Site Supervision: Supervise critical lifting operations on-site, serving as the technical authority to ensure operations strictly follow the approved lift plan.
• Vendor & Crane Selection: Calculate loads, ground bearing pressures, and outrigger loadings to select the appropriate crane capacities and configurations from third-party vendors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with international lifting standards (such as LEEA, ASME, or LOLER) and local regulatory frameworks.
• Incident Investigation: Lead technical investigations into any lifting-related near‑misses or incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Rigging calculations

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly safety-conscious and technical Lifting Engineer to design, review, and supervise critical lifting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering lifting plans, evaluating rigging stress, selecting appropriate lifting equipment, and ensuring that all heavy lifting activities comply with international safety standards and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifting Plan Design: Develop detailed rigging and lifting plans for complex, heavy, or tandem lifts using CAD and specialized engineering simulation software.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Risk Assessments (RA) before executing any lifting operations.
• Equipment Inspection: Oversee the inspection, testing, and certification of all lifting appliances, cranes, and loose rigging gear (slings, shackles, spreader beams).
• On-Site Supervision: Supervise critical lifting operations on-site, serving as the technical authority to ensure operations strictly follow the approved lift plan.
• Vendor & Crane Selection: Calculate loads, ground bearing pressures, and outrigger loadings to select the appropriate crane capacities and configurations from third-party vendors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with international lifting standards (such as LEEA, ASME, or LOLER) and local regulatory frameworks.
• Incident Investigation: Lead technical investigations into any lifting-related near‑misses or incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Certifications: Valid certification from a recognized international lifting body (e.g., LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) Certified, Appointed Person for Lifting Operations, or equivalent).
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and crane operations within the oil & gas, construction, marine, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (3D rigging layouts) and calculation methods for center of gravity, load sharing, and structural integrity.