Senior Lifting Engineer - Appointed Person & Lifting Plans

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a Ghobash Group company in Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced lifting operations professional. You will prepare lifting plans, assess risks, select cranes, and ensure compliance with certifications and safety requirements on onshore and offshore EPC projects.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering with an Appointed Person certification and 5–8 years of lifting experience in oil and gas, EPC, or industrial settings; ADNOC

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Appointed Person certification from an approved provider is required.
• 5–8 years of lifting operations experience in oil & gas, EPC, construction, or industrial projects.
• ADNOC project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve lifting plans, risk assessments, method statements, and crane studies.
• Verify crane capacity, load weight, radius, ground conditions, and environmental factors.
• Conduct site inspections and pre-lift meetings; coordinate with lifting teams.
• Ensure equipment and certifications are valid and training is up to date.
• Maintain records, participate in safety meetings and incident investigations.

Skills

Crane operations

Lifting calculations

Rigging practices

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Appointed Person certification

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a Ghobash Group company in Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced lifting operations professional. You will prepare lifting plans, assess risks, select cranes, and ensure compliance with certifications and safety requirements on onshore and offshore EPC projects.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering with an Appointed Person certification and 5–8 years of lifting experience in oil and gas, EPC, or industrial settings; ADNOC