Senior Lifting Engineer, Appointed Person (Oil & Gas)

Archirodon Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon seeks an experienced Lifting Operations professional to supervise onshore/offshore lifting activities across major EPC projects. You will prepare lifts, review safety plans, and ensure strict adherence to HSE protocols in a demanding oil and gas environment.

With a minimum 10 years in lifting and crane operations, you will verify qualifications, maintain standards, and participate in client meetings to resolve rigging issues on site in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• LEEA Accredited Training for Lifting Operations / Lifting Appointed Person.
• Knowledge of crane inspection, maintenance programs and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage site lifting operations for onshore/offshore equipment.
• Prepare lifting plans and supervise critical lifts for oil & gas projects.
• Create and review method Statements, Risk Assessments and JSA plans.
• Ensure HSE policy compliance and contractor awareness.
• Verify competency of lifting team (Appointed Person, Supervisor, Operator, Rigger).
• Stay up-to-date with international standards for lifting equipment.
• Attend client and management meetings on rigging issues.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation.
• Manage contracts for third-party lifting equipment inspection.

Skills

Site lifting supervision

Lifting plans

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

LEEA lifting accreditation

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

Archirodon seeks an experienced Lifting Operations professional to supervise onshore/offshore lifting activities across major EPC projects. You will prepare lifts, review safety plans, and ensure strict adherence to HSE protocols in a demanding oil and gas environment.

With a minimum 10 years in lifting and crane operations, you will verify qualifications, maintain standards, and participate in client meetings to resolve rigging issues on site in Abu Dhabi.