Lifting Supervisor

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks an Onshore Lift Planning Expert with 5–8+ years in heavy lifting to lead planning, supervision, and safety of onshore lift operations in oil & gas. You will coordinate crane teams, ensure compliance, and manage critical permits and certifications.

Responsibilities include developing lift plans, risk assessment, load-chart verification, soil assessment, and enforcing safety zones. ADNOC classifications and third-party training renewals are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Technical Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 5 to 8+ years in heavy lifting and rigging in onshore oil & gas sectors
• ADNOC Approved Lifting Supervisor / Appointed Person (AP) certificate
• ADNOC-approved third-party training (LEE A, TUV, or LIMS) with renewal every 3 years
• Proficient in reading complex multi-crane load charts and calculating ground pressure

Responsibilities

• Onshore Lift Planning Risk Assessment
• Develop and review detailed Lift Plans
• Ensure exact calculations for rigging geometry sling angles and crane capacity margins
• Assess onshore soil conditions and ground bearing capacities
• Size outrigger mats, pads, or steel plates to prevent crane instability
• Categorize lifting operations into ADNOC classifications
• Secure PTW and specialized lifting certificates before mobilizing equipment
• Site supervision and execution of lift operations
• Supervise field lifting activities on the ground
• Lead lifting team including crane operators, riggers, and banksmen
• Conduct daily toolbox talks communicating hazards and exclusion zones
• Enforce Stop Work Authority during unsafe conditions
• Onshore Equipment Safety Management
• Perform pre-use inspections on cranes and lifting gear
• Verify third-party certifications (LEE A, ADNOC) and color-coding

Skills

Lift planning

Rigging calculations

Crane ops supervision

Team leadership

Toolbox talks

Safety compliance

Permits to Work

Load charts

Education

Mechanical / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Onshore Lift Planning Risk Assessment
• Develop and review detailed Lift Plans
• ensuring exact calculations for rigging geometry sling angles and crane capacity margins
• Assess onshore soil conditions
• and ground bearing capacities ensuring proper sizing of outrigger mats pads or steel plates to prevent crane instability or tipping
• Categorize lifting operations strictly into ADNOC classifications Routine Non-Routine Simple Non-Routine Complicated and Non-Routine Complex
• Secure necessary Permits to Work PTW and specialized Lifting Certificates prior to mobilizing any heavy equipment
• Site Supervision Execution
• Supervise all field lifting activities physically on the ground ensuring operations mirror the approved engineering drawings and lift plans
• Lead and coordinate the lifting team including Mobile Crane Operators Crawler Operators Riggers and Banksmen Signalers
• Conduct mandatory daily Toolbox Talks TBT to communicate task-specific hazards heavy equipment blind spots and exclusion zone boundaries
• Enforce strict Stop Work Authority during unsafe conditions specifically monitoring onshore hazards like shifting sand winds dust-storms restricting visibility or ambient wind speeds exceeding safe operating limits
• Onshore Equipment Safety Management
• Perform pre-use inspections on all mobile cranes crawler cranes and loose lifting gear shackles slings spreader bars
• Verify third-party certification validity LEEA ADNOC approved and ensure all equipment displays the current correct seasonal color-coding
• Manage exclusion zones and physical barricading to prevent unauthorized personnel or light vehicles from entering the crane s swing radius or line of fire

Education: Minimum Technical Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering or an equivalent accredited qualification.Experience: 5 to 8+ years of experience in heavy lifting and rigging operations within the Onshore Oil & Gas sector (e.g., cross-country pipelines, live process plants, refineries, or drilling rigs).Certifications (Mandatory):Valid ADNOC Approved Lifting Supervisor / Appointed Person (AP) Certificate.Certification from an ADNOC-approved third-party training provider (e.g., LEEA, TUV, or LIMS), requiring mandatory renewal every three (3) years.Technical Skills: Proficient in reading complex multi-crane load charts, calculating ground pressure loads, analyzing crane configurations (boom length, counterweight, radius), and identifying overhead asset hazards (such as high-voltage overhead power lines and pipe racks).