lifting enginner

Al Sahraa Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Sahraa Group is hiring a Lifting Engineer (Offshore Oil & Gas) in Abu Dhabi. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 10 years in lifting operations, with 5 years in crane inspection and auditing.

Offshore lifting experience and certifications (LEEA, CPCS A61 or equivalent) are mandatory. Strong leadership, QA/QC, and contractor management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in lifting operations, maintenance, inspection, and load testing of lifting equipment.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in crane inspection, certification, troubleshooting, and auditing.
• Strong offshore oil & gas lifting operations experience.
• Experience with offshore pedestal cranes, mobile cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, hoists, slings, shackles, winches and other lifting equipment.
• Ability to prepare, supervise and execute critical lifting plans.
• Experience managing and assessing lifting personnel competency (Appointed Person, Lifting Supervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger/Banksman).
• Experience conducting lifting-related incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of lifting standards: API, ASME, BS, ISO, DNV, LOLER, and LR.
• Excellent leadership, communication, contractor management and problem-solving skills.
• Proven QA/QC and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, supervise and execute critical lifting plans.
• Manage lifting personnel competency and audit processes.
• Conduct lifting-related incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with lifting standards (API, ASME, BS, ISO, DNV, LOLER, LR).

Skills

Lifting operations

Crane inspection

Offshore lifting

Contractor management

Leadership

Incident investigations

QA/QC & audits

Problem solving

Communication

Appointed Person competency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WE ARE HIRING

Lifting Engineer (Offshore Oil & Gas)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in lifting operations, maintenance, inspection, and load testing of lifting equipment.


• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in crane inspection, certification, troubleshooting, and auditing.


• Strong experience in offshore oil & gas lifting operations.


• Experience with offshore pedestal cranes, mobile cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, hoists, slings, shackles, winches, and other lifting equipment.


• Ability to prepare, supervise, and execute critical lifting plans.


• Experience managing and assessing lifting personnel competency (Appointed Person, Lifting Supervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger/Banksman).


• Experience conducting lifting-related incident investigations.


• Strong knowledge of lifting standards such as API, ASME, BS, ISO, DNV, LOLER, and LR.


• Excellent leadership, communication, contractor management, and problem-solving skills.


• Proven QA/QC and audit experience.

Certifications (Mandatory):

• LEEA Qualification (Entry Exam plus minimum 4 Diplomas).


• CPCS A61 Appointed Person Certification or equivalent approved certification.


• Technical and Management System Audit certification is preferred.

Preferred:

• Offshore lifting equipment integrity and compliance experience.


• ADNOC or major oil & gas project experience.

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