Lifting Engineer (Appointed Person)

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than half a century in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value for its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure, and Defense & Security projects around the globe. We pride ourselves on delivering reliability and trust that clients expect from a major EPC contractor.

Job Description

1. Have 10 years of proven experience supervising and managing site lifting operations, maintenance, inspection, and load testing activities for onshore/offshore lifting equipment, including Pedestal Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Runway Beams, Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Forklifts, Winches, Electric Hoists, Pull Lifts, Chain Blocks, Wire Rope Slings, Webbing Slings, Chain Slings, Shackles, Eye Bolts, Lifeboat Davits/Winches, Containers/Baskets. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in maintenance, inspection, load testing, certification, troubleshooting, and auditing of cranes and other fixed/loose lifting items.
2. Able to prepare Lifting Plans, supervise, and execute critical lifting operations in oil & gas companies.
3. Create and review Methods Statements, Risk Assessments, and Job Safety Analysis Plans. Work in line with the Company HSE Policy to ensure contractors and subordinates are aware of and comply with HSE procedures, rules, and regulations for rigging/lifting activities.
4. Able to manage the process for verifying the competency of the Lifting Team (Appointed Person, Lifting Supervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger/Banksman).
5. Possess broad knowledge and be conversant with international standards relevant to Lifting Equipment and Operations.
6. Stay up-to-date with Health & Safety at Work Guidelines.
7. Attend client and company management meetings regarding site rigging issues.
8. Have thorough knowledge of local legislations.
9. Possess skills in Contracts Management for Third Party Lifting Equipment Inspection.

Qualifications

1. Holding a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
2. LEEA Accredited Training for Lifting Operations / Lifting Appointed Person Course.
3. Have adequate knowledge of computer software and related applications for reporting.
4. Proficient in English language.

Additional Information

1. Oil & Gas experience.
2. Preferred ADNOC approval as Lifting Appointed Person.