Offshore Lifting Foreman - Safe Rigging & Crane Ops

al-sahraa-recruitment-services-2; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Sahraa Recruitment Services seeks a Lifting Foreman for on-site offshore operations in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise lifting and rigging activities, oversight of crews, and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities include reviewing lifting plans, verifying load calculations, and coordinating with crane operators and riggers to execute safe lifts. You will also inspect equipment and supervise vessel loading/unloading while maintaining clear signaling and hazard

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all lifting and rigging activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Lead lifting teams and ensure adherence to ADNOC lifting standards, HSE requirements, and operational procedures.
• Support offshore logistics by ensuring cargo is lifted, handled, and positioned safely and on time.
• Supervise day-to-day lifting operations in line with approved lifting plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with riggers, crane operators, signalers, and lifting crews during cargo handling and equipment movement.
• Oversee both routine and non-routine lifting activities ensuring safe execution and proper load control.
• Review lifting plans, risk assessments, and load calculations for complex or critical lifts.
• Verify load weight, center of gravity, rigging selection, and equipment suitability prior to lifting.
• Ensure proper communication and signaling is maintained during all lifting activities.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of cranes, rigging gear, shackles, slings, spreader bars, and lifting accessories.
• Verify equipment certifications, color coding, and compliance with inspection schedules.
• Identify, tag, and isolate defective lifting equipment and initiate repair or replacement.
• Supervise loading and unloading of supply vessels ensuring safe lifting, correct securing, and proper stowage.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials, fragile cargo, and heavy lifts.
• Maintain clear deck space and ensure hazardous zones are properly controlled.

Job description

Al Sahraa Recruitment Services seeks a Lifting Foreman for on-site offshore operations in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise lifting and rigging activities, oversight of crews, and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities include reviewing lifting plans, verifying load calculations, and coordinating with crane operators and riggers to execute safe lifts. You will also inspect equipment and supervise vessel loading/unloading while maintaining clear signaling and hazard