Senior Lifting Supervisor - Onshore Oil & Gas

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Supervisor – Lifting for an ADNOC Onshore project. The role focuses on supervising lifting and rigging operations, ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, approved procedures, and HSE standards on onshore sites.

Ideal candidates will review lifting plans, coordinate with multiple teams, and maintain rigorous records, certificates, and permits to ensure safe and timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification, as required by the project.
• Relevant experience in lifting supervision within onshore oil & gas, EPC, construction, or industrial projects.
• ADNOC approval for the Senior Supervisor – Lifting position is mandatory.
• Proven experience supervising lifting and rigging operations at onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC lifting standards, approved lifting procedures, HSE requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Good understanding of lifting plans, critical lifting assessments, method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Knowledge of cranes, lifting accessories, equipment certification, inspection requirements, SWL, and WLL.
• Ability to identify lifting hazards, implement risk-control measures, and ensure safe execution of lifting activities.
• Experience coordinating with construction, rigging, crane operators, and HSE teams on onshore project sites.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance with ADNOC and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate lifting and rigging operations at onshore oil & gas project sites, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Review lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and job safety analyses (JSA) before commencing lifting activities.
• Ensure all lifting operations comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable regulations, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with construction, operations, rigging, logistics, and HSE teams to plan and execute lifting activities.
• Supervise crane operators, riggers, banksmen, and other personnel involved in lifting operations.
• Ensure cranes, hoists, slings, shackles, spreader beams, and other lifting accessories are inspected, certified, and suitable for the intended operations.
• Verify lifting equipment certificates, inspection records, load charts, and third-party certification before equipment is used.
• Monitor site lifting activities to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans, exclusion zones, safe working practices, and load-handling procedures.
• Ensure critical and heavy lifting operations are adequately planned, risk-assessed, and executed by competent and authorized personnel.
• Identify potential lifting hazards and implement appropriate control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-lifting briefings, and safety checks to ensure personnel understand their responsibilities and the associated risks.
• Coordinate lifting activities with construction teams to support the safe installation and movement of equipment, structures, piping materials, and other project components.
• Maintain lifting operation records, inspection documentation, checklists, permits, and other required reports.
• Stop unsafe lifting activities and ensure corrective actions are implemented whenever deviations from approved procedures or safety requirements are identified.
• Ensure lifting operations are completed within project schedules while maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Lifting supervision

Team leadership

Safety management

Coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Supervisor – Lifting for an ADNOC Onshore project. The role focuses on supervising lifting and rigging operations, ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, approved procedures, and HSE standards on onshore sites.

Ideal candidates will review lifting plans, coordinate with multiple teams, and maintain rigorous records, certificates, and permits to ensure safe and timely project execution.