SENIOR SUPERVISOR - LIFTING (APLO)

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

Job description

About the job SENIOR SUPERVISOR - LIFTING (APLO)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor – Lifting for an ADNOC Onshore project. The ideal candidate should have proven experience supervising lifting and rigging operations within onshore oil & gas projects, ensuring the safe execution of lifting activities in compliance with ADNOC requirements, approved lifting procedures, and HSE standards. ADNOC approval is mandatory.

JOB 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.

KEY 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.
• Valid 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, safe working load (SWL), and working load limits (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.

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