Senior Lifting Supervisor (Onshore Oil & Gas)

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor – Lifting for an ADNOC Onshore project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on supervising lifting and rigging operations, ensuring all activities meet ADNOC requirements, approved procedures, and HSE standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing lifting plans, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring equipment certificates and load charts are in order. ADNOC approval is mandatory for this senior position.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification as required by the project.
• Relevant experience supervising lifting and rigging on onshore oil & gas EPC or construction projects.
• ADNOC approval for the Senior Supervisor – Lifting is mandatory.
• Knowledge of ADNOC lifting standards, procedures, HSE requirements, and industry regulations.
• Familiarity with lifting plans, risk assessments, and permit‑to‑work systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifting and rigging operations at onshore oil & gas sites, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Review lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and JSAs before lifting activities.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specs, regulations, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with construction, operations, rigging, logistics and HSE teams for planning lifting activities.
• Supervise crane operators, riggers, banksmen, and other personnel involved in lifting operations.
• Ensure cranes, slings, shackles, spreader beams and lifting accessories are inspected, certified and suitable.
• Verify equipment certificates, inspection records, load charts and third‑party certifications.
• Monitor site lifting activities for compliance with approved plans and safe practices.
• Plan and execute critical/heavy lifting with competent, authorized personnel.
• Identify lifting hazards and implement control measures to prevent incidents.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre‑lifting briefings and safety checks.

Skills

Leadership

Lifting supervision

HSE compliance

Coordination & communication

Problem solving

ADNOC standards knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor – Lifting for an ADNOC Onshore project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on supervising lifting and rigging operations, ensuring all activities meet ADNOC requirements, approved procedures, and HSE standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing lifting plans, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring equipment certificates and load charts are in order. ADNOC approval is mandatory for this senior position.