Supervisor, Lifting

ADNOC Drilling; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Drilling is seeking a qualified engineer to lead lifting operations and integrity initiatives in Abu Dhabi. The role requires implementing ADNOC Lifting Standard, reviewing lifting plans, and coordinating with Third Party inspectors to ensure safety and compliance across all lifts.

You will bring 7 years of hands-on rig lifting experience, 5 years in a similar role, fluent English, and strong computer literacy.

Qualifications

• 7 years hands-on experience in rig lifting equipment and inspection.
• 5 years in a similar position.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Implement ADNOC Lifting Standard in area of authority.
• Prepare, review, and approve lifting operation plans.
• Coordinate lifting operations and engage Third Party inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client integrity codes.
• Promote integrity and safe lifting practices.

Skills

Lifting operations

Inspection & QA

English fluency

Computer literacy

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Implement and execute ADNOC New Lifting standard HSE ST-019 in area of authority. Prepare, review, and approve the lifting operation plans. Support in Lifting Equipment operations, maintenance, and inspections. The requirements include the implementation, and execution of lifting equipment maintenance, lifting equipment inspection, equipment replacement in addition to generating lifting plans for movement of loads in ADNOC Drilling.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Implement ADNOC Lifting Standard in area of authority.
• Promote Staff Active Engagement in better integrity management practices across area for continuous improvement.
• Assure the integrity of Lifting Equipment in area of authority.
• Provide technical input into the development of integrity performance standards, inspection and survey strategies and programs including suitable acceptance criteria.
• Ensure the deployment of approved Third Party Inspector to site for the required lifting equipment inspection, testing and certification well in advance to ensure all lifting equipment in area of authority are having valid certificates.
• Ensure that the requirements of ADNOC permit to work (WMS) and job safety analysis are complied with.
• Review and approve all types of Lifting Plans (Routine, Non-Routine-Simple, Non-Routine-Complicated and Non-Routine-Complex); recommend a higher level of technical review to be undertaken including the requirement to engage approved Third Party to review and verify the Lifting Plan whether the Lift is being performed by ADNOC Group or Contractors.
• Refer to the lifting technical authority for a final decision prior to perform the lift if there is any deviation in any type of the lifts categories of the Standard and/or applicable ADNOC HSE manual.
• Coordinate, control, and executing the lift.
• Select the suitable lifting appliance and lifting accessories for the specific task.
• Prepare the Lifting Plan and ensures that the required controls are in place.
• Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, inspected and appropriate for use.
• Ensure that load integrity and stability is satisfactory.
• Ensure that the Soil stability is satisfactory.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

• Ensure that all necessary inspection/test certificates are available.
• Brief people involved in or affected by the lift.
• Ensure that the lift is carried out following the plan. Suspend the lift if changes or conditions (e.g., wind) occur that would cause a deviation from the plan.
• Ensure that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts.
• Allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter operations, other cranes.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Minimum Qualification

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 7 years hands-on experience in Rig Lifting equipment and inspection in the oil & gas industry, including 5 years in a similar position.
• Adequate experience in Quality Management Systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Must be computer literate.

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget

Direct Reports: As per organization chart

Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

Professional Certifications As applicable