Lifting Engineer

CAT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 250.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CAT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - ABU DHABI is seeking a lifting engineer to prepare and review lifting plans, method statements and rigging studies for routine, complex and critical lifts.

You will perform lifting calculations, verify load weights and CG, assess crane capacity and rigging configurations, and coordinate with construction teams and HSSE to ensure safe deployment and stop-work if conditions are unsafe.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Professional lifting engineering/supervision certification mandatory.
• 3–5 years in lifting engineering in oil & gas or heavy construction.
• Experience with lifting studies, lifting plans and crane selection.
• Knowledge of international standards related to lifting operations.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and review lifting plans, method statements and rigging studies for routine, complex and critical lifts.
• Perform lifting calculations: load weight, center of gravity, crane capacity verification, and rigging configuration selection.
• Review crane load charts, ground bearing pressures, lifting radii and site conditions to ensure safe crane deployment and lifting feasibility.
• Coordinate with construction teams, rigging supervisors, crane operators and HSSE personnel to ensure proper preparation and execution of lifting activities.
• Provide technical supervision during critical lifting operations and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or deviations are identified.

Conocimientos

Lifting engineering

Crane capacity verification

Rigging studies

HSE compliance

Technical supervision

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Professional lifting certification

Descripción del empleo

Prepare and review lifting plans method statements and rigging studies for routine complex and critical lifting operations Perform lifting calculations including load weight verification center-of-gravity determination crane capacity verification and rigging configuration selection Review crane load charts ground bearing pressures lifting radii and site conditions to ensure safe crane deployment and lifting feasibility Coordinate with construction teams rigging supervisors crane operators and HSSE personnel to ensure proper preparation and execution of lifting activities Provide technical supervision during critical lifting operations and ensure compliance with approved lifting plans exercising stop-work authority where unsafe conditions or deviations are identified Ensure appropriate selection inspection certification and load testing of cranes lifting accessories and rigging equipment in accordance with applicable standards Conduct pre-lift meetings and toolbox talks to communicate lifting procedures hazards and safety precautions to the lifting team Support project teams with technical guidance on lifting requirements and contribute to the preparation of project lifting registers and lifting schedules Participate in risk assessments job safety analyses JSA and hazard identification activities related to lifting operations Investigate lifting-related incidents near misses and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective and preventive actions Maintain accurate lifting documentation including lifting plans load calculations rigging studies equipment inspection records and lifting certificates for audit and project records

Bachelor’s Degree (B Eng. / B Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Structural / Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.Professional certification in lifting engineering or lifting supervision (Mandatory).Minimum 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in lifting engineering roles within the oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy construction industry.Experience in preparing lifting studies, lifting plans, and crane selection.Working Knowledge of applicable international standards related to lifting operations