Senior Lifting & Rigging Operations Superintendent

Petrofac; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is seeking a seasoned lifting operations professional to lead site activities in Abu Dhabi. The role requires coordinating lift plans, selecting appropriate equipment and ensuring strict HSSE compliance across offshore and onshore projects.

You will train rigging personnel, conduct audits and work with subcontractors to implement Petrofac procedures, contributing to safe, efficient lifting operations on complex assets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years rigging & lifting site experience in international oil & gas EPC projects.
• Appointed Person for Lifting Operations.
• 7+ years offshore/onshore lifting experience with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review lift plans to align with Petrofac HSSE policies.
• Develop lift/haul schedules with site leads.
• Assess lifting operations to select crane, gear & safety measures.
• Support in lifting studies, loadout plans & method statements.
• Conduct daily site audits for HSE and lifting compliance.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, inspected and certified.

Skills

Rigging & lifting operations

Appointed Person for Lifting Ops

Offshore/onshore lifting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Petrofac is seeking a seasoned lifting operations professional to lead site activities in Abu Dhabi. The role requires coordinating lift plans, selecting appropriate equipment and ensuring strict HSSE compliance across offshore and onshore projects.

You will train rigging personnel, conduct audits and work with subcontractors to implement Petrofac procedures, contributing to safe, efficient lifting operations on complex assets.