Senior Rigging Supervisor – Heavy Lifting & Safety

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Rigging Supervisor for heavy lifting operations to oversee field teams, review lifting plans and ensure safe execution across high-risk lifts. The role requires experience with rigging methods, equipment inspection and adherence to international standards.

The position focuses on safe rigging execution, coordination with planning and operations, and driving continuous improvement in lifting activities within an Oil and Energy

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalenttechnical qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in rigging and heavy lifting maintenance services.
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical or large industrial plants preferred.
• Strong knowledge of lifting procedures, rigging plans and safe execution methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rigging, heavy lifting and material handling activities per plan.
• Review lifting techniques and determine suitable work methods before execution.
• Allocate assignments and provide technical direction to rigging staff.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to execute lifting tasks.
• Inspect lifting equipment and verify conformance with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks and reinforce safe lifting practices.
• Prepare reports on progress and performance of lifting operations.

Skills

Heavy lifting operations

Manual rigging

Critical lifting

Rigging supervision

Rigging plan review

Crane signaling

Lifting procedures

Material handling

Elevated lifting operations

Rigging techniques

Lifting equipment inspection

Certified lifting accessories

Mechanical maintenance support

Job method statements

Toolbox talks/HSE compliance

Site safety inspections

Personal protective equipment

Emergency response

Contractor supervision

Maintenance planning

CMMS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Technical report writing

Operational progress reporting

Budget monitoring

ISO standards

Process improvement

Plant maintenance activities

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Rigging Supervisor for heavy lifting operations to oversee field teams, review lifting plans and ensure safe execution across high-risk lifts. The role requires experience with rigging methods, equipment inspection and adherence to international standards.

The position focuses on safe rigging execution, coordination with planning and operations, and driving continuous improvement in lifting activities within an Oil and Energy