Lifting Appointed Person

Client of Brunel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in Abu Dhabi, a leading Oil & Gas client seeks a Lifting Appointed Person to lead and safely execute lifting operations on EAC projects. You will ensure plans meet safety and regulatory standards and align with project requirements.

The role requires extensive crane experience, formal mechanical/ lifting qualifications, and a track record of coordinating complex lifts within a rigorous safety framework.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8-12+ years lifting/crane experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, offshore, EPC, construction or shutdown/turnaround projects.
• Progressing from Rigger/Slinger to Lifting Supervisor/Coordinator/Appointed Person is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and control all lifting operations across Abu Dhabi EAC projects.
• Prepare, review and approve lifting plans, critical lift plans, method statements, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Select cranes, configurations, rigging and lifting methodologies based on load and site conditions.
• Verify crane setup, SWL, load charts, and outrigger arrangements before lifting.
• Maintain lifting registers, certification, inspection records and approved lifting plans.
• Conduct pre-lift meetings, toolbox talks and site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and safe practices.
• Establish lifting exclusion zones and effective access control during operations.
• Coordinate lifting activities for pipelines, equipment installation and infrastructure as applicable.

Skills

Lifting planning

Crane operations

Risk assessment

Safety management

Site coordination

Regulatory compliance

Training and mentoring

Education

Diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

We are partnering with our client a respected organization in the Oil and Gas sector to appoint a Lifting Appointed Person to support key EAC projects in Abu Dhabi In this pivotal role you will take ownership of planning coordinating controlling and safely executing all lifting operations working closely with our client s team to maintain the highest safety and performance standards

Key Responsibilities

• Plan coordinate supervise and control all lifting operations across assigned EAC projects in Abu Dhabi
• Prepare review and approve lifting plans critical lift plans method statements risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Select suitable cranes configurations lifting accessories rigging arrangements and lifting methodologies based on load and site conditions
• Verify crane setup load charts working radius boom configuration SWL ground conditions and outrigger arrangements before lifting
• Classify lifting activities as routine non-routine complex or critical and ensure appropriate planning and authorization
• Ensure cranes lifting equipment and accessories are inspected certified maintained and fit for purpose
• Verify the competency certification and authorization of crane operators lifting supervisors riggers and signalmen banksmen
• Conduct pre-lift meetings toolbox talks and site inspections to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans and safe working practices
• Assess site constraints including ground stability underground utilities overhead services excavations confined areas and access limitations
• Establish and maintain lifting exclusion zones and effective access control during lifting activities
• Coordinate lifting activities for pipelines pumping stations utilities infrastructure structural erection deep excavations and heavy equipment installation as applicable
• Coordinate with Project Managers Construction Managers HSE teams Site Engineers lifting supervisors operators riggers and signalmen
• Stop lifting operations where unsafe conditions equipment defects plan deviations or unacceptable risks are identified
• Maintain lifting registers certification inspection records approved lifting plans and other required documentation
• Support lifting-related incidents and near-miss investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Establish and enforce procedures for reporting lifting equipment defects and ensuring corrective action before reused
• Conduct and support competency training for lifting supervisors and other lifting personnel
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with approved procedures project HSE requirements UAE Abu Dhabi regulations client requirements and recognized international lifting standards
• Technical diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering, Lifting Engineering, Marine/Offshore Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 8-12+ years of lifting/crane experience, with significant experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, offshore, EPC, construction, or shutdown/turnaround projects.
• Demonstrable experience progressing from Rigger/Slinger Lifting Supervisor/Coordinator Appointed Person is advantageous.