Site Lifting Specialist (001)

MphExperts; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Site Lifting Specialist for their project in Basrah, IRAQ. The role involves advising on lifting operations, ensuring safety compliance, and mitigating risks. Candidates must have a professional lifting qualification, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of lifting legislation. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is a plus. The job follows a rotational work scheme of 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off, for a duration of 24 months with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years working experience with 5 years in a Lifting Supervisory role.
• Thorough understanding of onshore O&G plant construction methods.
• Experience in training and coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the Site Management in the planning of lifting operations.
• Supervise and control lifting activities to identify and mitigate risks.
• Participate in Incident Investigation related to lifting activities.

Skills

Professional Lifting Qualification

Lifting Supervisory Experience

Lifting Legislation Knowledge

Risk Assessment Techniques

Fluent in English

Education

Professional Lifting qualification at Diploma/Degree level

Job description

We are looking for aSite Lifting Specialist with the following details :

Work Location: Basrah, IRAQ

Work Scheme: Rotational 4 weeks ON and 4 weeks OFF

Duration: 24 months, extendable

Start date: First quarter of 2026

Professional experience:

• Degree: Professional Lifting qualification at Diploma / Degree level minimum, e.g. LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) / EAL / OPITO / CPA diploma/Certificate
• Minimum 10 years working experience including previous experience in Lifting Supervisory role (Min 5 years) in highly hazardous industry, i.e., Construction, Oil & Gas with similar large-scale onshore Greenfield and brownfield project with a very good knowledge of COMPANY General Specifications, rules, procedures and International Codes and Standards
• Good knowledge of Lifting legislation and international standards (BS, LOLER, etc.), including IOGP standards, onshore plant standards, ISO and Company referential framework (Rules, Specifications, Guides)
• Ability to supervise critical lifts, to plan critical and non‑critical lifts
• Experience in training and coaching is preferred
• Thorough understanding of onshore O&G plant construction methods (technical aspects and related safety risks)
• Previous operational experience with similar stringency of Environmental & Social requirements and complexity
• Significant experience in risk assessment techniques (Hazop, Hazan, Fault Tree, What if, etc…)
• Ability to determine the potential worst case scenarios in order to assess the realistic level of risk; identify appropriate controls and risk‑reducing measures
• Fluent in English (min. Bright Test >3.5), Arabic may be considered a plus

The main missions of the Job Holder are as follows :

• Act as technical advisor of handling and lifting operations on both the construction engineering phase and the construction at site. Advise and assist the Site Management in the planning, management, and control of lifting operation,
• Implement the supervision and control of lifting activities (technically and safety wise). The ultimate goal being that potential technical and safety risks that could harm or impede activities at the CPF2 site are well identified and that relevant mitigation plans developed to minimize these potential risks are correctly implemented,
• Participate to reviews of CTR’s JRAs related to lifting activities and ensure that these JRAs are duly implemented,
• Participate to Incident Investigation and Reporting related to site activities as directed by the H2SE Superintendent. Assist and participate to risk, operational safety and emergency preparedness reviews and analysis,
• Act as an example in all HSE aspects concerned by the PROJECT activities in the Site area (including surrounding communities areas).