Senior Superintendent - Construction (Lifting - APLO)

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 a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Key Responsibilities:

• Review lift plans for Non-Routine (Complex and Critical Categories), Weighing procedures, and Loadout Manuals with Construction Support Operations (CSO) department at home office. Must be in line with Petrofac and project HSSE policies and guidelines.
• Working closely with Construction lead and team leads to develop lift and haul schedules at site and assist wide optimization and utilization of lifting resources according to site priorities.
• Assessing lifting / hauling operations to provide planning, selection of crane, lifting gear & equipment, instruction, and necessary safety precaution.
• Support in developing lift study, heavy haul plans, weighing and loadout plans, method statement and JSA’s.
• Conduct daily site audits to ensure HSE and Lifting / Hauling inspections and procedure compliance.
• Monitoring of project lifting & rigging operations to ensure all lifts are performed in accordance with approved rigging plans and procedure
• Qualified person for all Load-out, Load-in, Hauling and Erection activities using lifting equipment.
• Ensure all lifting / hauling equipment are well maintained, inspected and certified by approved 3rd party and meets the regulatory frequency.
• Ensure all personnel involved in lifting / hauling operation are trained, competent and 3rd party certified.
• Conducting training of rigging personnel, VOC assessments and maintaining such records at site.
• Reviewing and approving lift plan, rigging & lifting procedure and lift studies including subcontractor’s lift plan.
• Confirming there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking any corrective action.
• Ensuring that the implementation of Petrofac procedures are in place and sub – contractors adhering to them.
• Conduct audits and functional assessments on projects as advised by HOD.
• Share the technical knowledge with subcontractors & Petrofac staff.
• Distribute site wide bulletins for good communications with all personnel.
• Clear roles and responsibilities to be defined for subordinates
• Input site construction feedback in Construction Observation Form

Essential Qualifications And Skills:

• 10+ rigging & lifting site experience in direct hire construction with an international oil & gas EPC company and with subcontractors overseeing or managing project lifting and rigging operation in all stages including modular, static, rotating equipment’s as well as heavy/oversize transport operation.
• Appointed Person for Lifting Operations
• Have relevant oil & gas offshore and onshore lifting related experience of not less than 7 years with minimum 5 years in a similar position;
• Hold bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;