Senior Lifting Operations Lead – Offshore Crane Management

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking a Construction Senior Lifting Operations specialist to lead safe crane and lifting activities on site in Abu Dhabi. You will develop lifting plans, supervise subcontractors, and ensure schedules and safety standards are met across the project.

The role requires a strong engineering degree, 17+ years in oil and gas with offshore experience, and expertise in ASME, OHSA, LOLER regulations plus experience with lifting gear inspection and drawings.

Qualifications

• An Engineering Degree from any recognized university.
• Minimum 17+ years of experience with 5–10 years in oil and gas on similar role.
• Experience in construction, crane management, rigging and heavy lifting.
• Minimum 5+ years offshore experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process and utility systems.
• Certification in Lifting Supervision such as LEEA.
• Strong knowledge of crane SWL, lifting gear maintenance, and lifting regulations.
• Knowledge of international standards like ASME, OSHA and LOLER.
• Ability to review/approve lift plans and procedures and generate lifting procedures when necessary.
• General knowledge in inspecting lifting gear and equipment like cranes, gantry, winches.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe crane and lifting operations on site.
• Develop and review lifting plans to meet project schedules.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Crane management

Lifting operations

Subcontractor management

Safety standards

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Penspen is seeking a Construction Senior Lifting Operations specialist to lead safe crane and lifting activities on site in Abu Dhabi. You will develop lifting plans, supervise subcontractors, and ensure schedules and safety standards are met across the project.

The role requires a strong engineering degree, 17+ years in oil and gas with offshore experience, and expertise in ASME, OHSA, LOLER regulations plus experience with lifting gear inspection and drawings.