Lifting Appointed Person

EnerMech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech in Abu Dhabi seeks an Appointed Person for lifting operations on client platforms. You will prepare lift plans, coordinate vessel and platform lifts, and ensure all staff are qualified and briefed according to company procedures.

The role requires ADNOC-certified lifting expertise, AutoCAD/MS Office skills, and extensive offshore experience. The incumbent will oversee crane operations, ensure compliance with safety and documentation, and collaborate with contractors to maintain high

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office is mandatory.
• ADNOC Training Center approved certification is required.
• Oil & gas offshore and onshore lifting experience of at least 10 years with 5 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lift plans and procedures per client and company standards.
• Plan, coordinate, control and execute the lift.
• Coordinate contractor riggers for vessel lifts and platform lifts as directed by crane supervisor or company personnel.
• Ensure all involved are competent and briefed on tasks and procedures.
• Ensure test certificates and documents are available and up-to-date.
• Manage client/company-owned lifting equipment and maintain related records.
• Assist with inspection and recertification of lifting equipment as needed.
• Carry out banking/signalman duties and ensure lifts follow the plan.

Skills

Lifting operations

Leadership

Offshore experience

Safety leadership

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are?

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we've been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle - offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies, making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role?

The primary responsibility is to support the deck & lifting operations on the client platform as per company processes and procedures and demonstrate safety leadership and continuous development in all aspects of crane, lifting, and support service activities.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

• Is designated to prepare lift plan & procedure as per client & company standard.
• Is designated as being in charge of planning, coordinating, controlling and executing the lift.
• Be responsible for coordinating CONTRACTOR's Riggers to conduct all vessel lifts and those on the platform as directed by Crane Supervisor or COMPANY personnel
• Ensures that people involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task and procedures to be followed, and aware of their responsibilities. Briefs people involved in or affected by the lift.
• Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available
• Shall be responsible for the management of client / COMPANY- owned and supplied loose lifting equipment. Be fully trained and conversant with loose lifting equipment rigging loft management procedures i.e. maintain a lifting equipment data base & issuance register consisting of the following;

1. I. Inventory of equipment.
2. II. Test certificate.
3. III. Damage loss report register

• Booking in & out sheets detailing the name of person using equipment, date of issue, description etc.
• In line with clients / COMPANY's Bi-annual lifting equipment campaign assist TPI with inspection & recertification of lifting equipment.
• Carry out Banking/Signalman duties as and when required. Ensures the lift is carried out following the plan. Suspends the lift if changes or conditions (eg, wind) occur that would cause a deviation from the plan.
• Plan and risk assess all routine and up to non-routine complicated crane-lifting operations associated with the day-to-day running of the client / COMPANY platforms.
• Supervise all lifting operation on client / COMPANY platforms, including non-routine complex lifts. once approved by Integrity Division.
• Selecting the correct crane and accessories for the specific task.
• Checks that load integrity and stability are satisfactory;
• Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permit are in place .
• Identify all hazards and restricted areas.
• Emergency Procedures in case of damage or impairment to the crane during operation, and for safe recovery of the crane to a holding location on the installation.
• Ensuring that the person directing crane movements (Signaller / Banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings.
• Shall allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, eg, helicopter operations, ballast control, other cranes.
• Checks that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts.
• Ensuring that the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting.
• Complete reports, lifting operation risk assessments, logs and other documentation, as required.
• Ensure competent supervisor is available should the Appointed Person delegate his duties of part thereof to others
• Have sufficient general engineering knowledge of loose lifting equipment to carry out daily inspection routines.
• Ensures that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined and appropriate for use.
• Carry out platform emergency duties under the direction of nominated personnel.
• Be multi-skilled in other platform duties including operating of firefighting equipment and undertaking fire standby and deck duties, when required.
• The Appointed person can delegate his duties to competent personnel however the responsibility is still with the Appointed Person.
• The Appointed person has the authority to stop operations where danger is likely to arise if operations continue.

• Be at least 32 years of age and above.
• Have at least 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD & MS Office are mandatory.
• Shall have ADNOC Training center approved certification.
• Have relevant oil & gas offshore and onshore lifting-related experience of not less than 10 years in the same area of application with 5 years in a similar position.
• Have adequate training and hands on professional experience and be competent to act as an Appointed Person for lifting equipment.
• Shall be able to write Lifting plans, and supervise and execute critical lifting in oil & gas companies.
• Have focus on HSE priorities and lead a team for Safe Lifting Practices across different locations of the organization.
• Familiar with international standard related to Lifting engineering practices with sufficient knowledge in interpretation and to bring excellence in Change management.
• Valid OGUK Medical Certificate, BOSIET & H2S.

Preferred:

• Shall have LEEA-UK qualifications "Entry Exam" and 4 day Appointed Person (Supervisor) course by approved Company Training Company.