Senior Lifting Inspector & Compliance Lead

ASTRON Certification Bahrain; Southern Governorate; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Training and certification renewal

Job summary

ASTRON Certification Bahrain is seeking a Senior Lifting Inspector in Bahrain to lead inspections, test lifting equipment, and ensure compliance with national and international standards. You will mentor junior inspectors and deliver thorough reports with risk assessments.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years of hands-on inspection experience, relevant certifications, and strong knowledge of welding, rigging, and load testing. Travel to client sites within Bahrain and nearby regions is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or equivalent.
• 5 to 9 years of hands-on experience in lifting equipment inspection, testing, and compliance.
• Professional certification in lifting inspection (e.g., LEEA, IDLH, API 8C) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding, metallurgy, crane operations, rigging, and load testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with inspection documentation, certificates, and reporting software; attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections and prioritize safety-critical tasks under pressure.
• Willingness to travel within Bahrain and neighboring regions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute lifting equipment inspections, load tests, and certification activities per standards and client requirements.
• Lead a team of inspectors, assign tasks, review reports, and ensure quality management compliance.
• Perform thorough visual inspections, non-destructive testing, and functional testing of lifting gear.
• Authorize issuance of inspection certificates and prepare detailed reports and risk assessments.
• Review maintenance records and calibration data; identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with clients and safety teams to plan outages and lifting operations.
• Provide technical guidance on lifting equipment selection and use.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and stay updated with industry standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Skills

Lifting inspection

Team leadership

Report writing

Safety & risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Safety

Job description

ASTRON Certification Bahrain is seeking a Senior Lifting Inspector in Bahrain to lead inspections, test lifting equipment, and ensure compliance with national and international standards. You will mentor junior inspectors and deliver thorough reports with risk assessments.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years of hands-on inspection experience, relevant certifications, and strong knowledge of welding, rigging, and load testing. Travel to client sites within Bahrain and nearby regions is expected.