Rigging and Heavy Lifting Supervisor

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Rigging and Heavy Lifting Supervisor to oversee rigging, heavy lifting and material handling activities on-site. The role requires supervising personnel and coordinating maintenance work to ensure safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include reviewing rigging plans, guiding lifting operations, and ensuring compliance with HSE requirements across ADNOC operations.

Qualificações

• Minimum 7 years in rigging and heavy lifting maintenance services.
• Experience in oil and gas plants preferred.
• Knowledge of manual rigging and lifting operations.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise personnel performing rigging and lifting activities.
• Coordinate planned and ad hoc rigging work with CMS teams.
• Review techniques and allocate lifting assignments.
• Ensure compliance with approved methods and standards.

Conhecimentos

Rigging & lifting

Team supervision

HSE compliance

Crane signaling

CMMS knowledge

Formação académica

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

MS Office

CMMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rigging and Heavy Lifting Supervisor Job Snapshot - Role: Rigging and Heavy Lifting Supervisor - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Equipment-Forklift-Crane Operation - Experience: Minimum 7 years in rigging and heavy lifting maintenance services - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Rigging and Heavy Lifting Supervisor to oversee rigging, heavy lifting and material handling activities in Abu Dhabi. The position is responsible for supervising assigned personnel, coordinating planned and unplanned maintenance work, and ensuring lifting operations are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved procedures. The role involves close coordination with participating operating companies, including ADNOC Refining, ADNOC Fertilizers and Borouge, to support maintenance activities and ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance on manual rigging, critical lifting operations and elevated lifting activities, review rigging plans, inspect completed work and support the maintenance of lifting equipment to ensure operational reliability and fitness for use.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Equipment-Forklift-Crane Operation - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise assigned personnel performing rigging, heavy lifting and material handling activities in accordance with established supervisory responsibilities.
• Receive planned and ad hoc job requests from the CMS Business Support Team for manual and critical rigging operations.
• Review proposed work techniques, allocate assignments and provide technical guidance to personnel involved in lifting activities.
• Organize and coordinate rigging and material handling jobs released by the planning function.
• Supervise maintenance-related heavy lifting, manual rigging, material handling and elevated field lifting activities.
• Monitor work execution to ensure activities comply with approved work methods, statutory requirements, company regulations and relevant international standards.
• Inspect completed work to verify conformity with technical requirements, approved procedures and established quality expectations.
• Coordinate with participating operating companies and relevant maintenance functions to support timely and effective job completion.

Rigging Plans and Work Methodology

• Review rigging and lifting plans in coordination with the Rigging Engineer.
• Verify that planned lifting arrangements follow applicable international safety standards and guidelines.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing work procedures and methodologies for rigging and heavy lifting operations.
• Provide guidance on manual rigging arrangements, lifting techniques and material handling methods.
• Support the selection and application of appropriate rigging practices for assigned maintenance activities.
• Ensure work execution follows the approved lifting procedures and operating instructions.
• Maintain awareness of the condition, functional reliability and suitability of equipment used for assigned lifting activities.

Lifting Safety and HSE Compliance

• Conduct and participate in daily and weekly safety toolbox talks with contractor teams.
• Ensure lifting activities comply with ADNOC Health, Safety, Environment and Fire policies, procedures, regulations and objectives.
• Verify that required lifting checklists are completed and signed off before equipment and lifting operations are used or performed.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to confirm that safe working conditions are maintained.
• Ensure lifting equipment, rigging tools and accessories used at site are appropriately certified and suitable for their intended application.
• Monitor the correct use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with operating instructions.
• Identify unsafe conditions or practices and provide guidance on necessary corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, sustainability guidelines, international standards and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
• Participate in emergency response duties as an assigned team member.

Equipment Maintenance and Operational Reliability

• Support the maintenance and updating of relevant maintenance programs for rigging and heavy lifting equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and maintenance activities to support functional reliability and fitness for use.
• Coordinate with relevant functions to address equipment-related issues affecting planned lifting operations.
• Verify that maintenance and lifting activities are performed according to approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Contribute to the efficient use of equipment, tools and personnel during maintenance work.

Budgeting and Resource Coordination

• Provide input for the preparation of departmental and section budgets.
• Assist with implementing approved budgets and associated maintenance work plans.
• Monitor assigned activities against operational and resource requirements.
• Investigate and highlight significant budget variances to support effective performance monitoring and cost control.
• Coordinate available resources to support the timely completion of assigned rigging and lifting activities.

Policies, Procedures and Continuous Improvement

• Implement approved departmental and section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable company requirements, international standards and legal regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve rigging methods, work coordination and maintenance efficiency.
• Support the introduction of tools and techniques that improve the quality and effectiveness of operational processes.
• Review internal practices against relevant industry standards and applicable ISO requirements.
• Recommend practical improvements to address recurring operational challenges and strengthen work execution.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain relevant work records, inspection information and supporting documentation for assigned activities.
• Provide inputs for section Management Information System (MIS) reports and progress reports submitted to company management.
• Communicate work progress, technical issues and safety-related observations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support accurate reporting of maintenance activities, lifting operations and operational performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Education - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional Experience - Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in rigging and heavy lifting maintenance services.
• Experience working within oil and gas or petrochemical plants is preferred.
• Practical experience in manual rigging, heavy lifting operations and industrial material handling activities.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Rigging and Lifting Operations

• Advanced practical skills in rigging and heavy lifting activities.
• Good knowledge of rigging signs and established crane communication signals.
• Ability to communicate lifting signals clearly to crane operators for safe job execution.
• Familiarity with manual rigging arrangements, lifting procedures, rigging plans and lifting techniques.
• Understanding of safe lifting practices, equipment inspection requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance activities involving heavy lifting and material handling within industrial facilities.

Safety and Operational Compliance

• Understanding of HSE requirements applicable to rigging and heavy lifting operations.
• Knowledge of relevant industry practices, safety protocols and operating procedures.
• Ability to monitor lifting activities and identify unsafe working conditions.
• Familiarity with the use of certified lifting equipment, rigging accessories and required protective equipment.
• Computer and Reporting Skills - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Computer and Reporting Skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Communication and Teamwork

• Effective business communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear technical instructions to rigging personnel and crane operators.
• Strong coordination skills when working with maintenance teams, contractors and operating company representatives.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound supervisory judgment and a consistent approach to safe work execution.

The Rigging and Heavy Lifting Supervisor is responsible for maintaining safe, coordinated and reliable lifting operations across assigned maintenance activities. The position requires practical rigging expertise, effective personnel supervision and close attention to equipment condition, work procedures and HSE compliance to support the operational requirements of participating ADNOC Group companies.