Lifting Technical Authority & Site Operations Lead

ASCO - Workforce Solutions; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO - Workforce Solutions in Peterhead seeks an experienced Site Supervisor / Lifting Technical Authority to lead safe, efficient operations across our Peterhead quayside locations, including South Base, North Base and Pipe Yards. You will coordinate people, contractors and equipment to ensure activities are delivered in line with LOLER and company procedures.

The role focuses on high HSSEQ standards, lifting activities, risk assessment, and mentoring lifting personnel.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable operational management/supervisory experience within logistics, ports, marine, offshore energy environments.
• Experience leading teams and managing contractors and third-party providers.
• Experience with quayside operations, cargo handling and lifting activities.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work, risk assessments and Permit to Work processes.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation including HASAWA, COSHH, LOLER and PUWER.
• Leadership, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and operational management systems.
• Knowledge of offshore logistics, marine operations and Oil & Gas industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across Peterhead operational locations.
• Coordinate operational personnel, contractors and third parties, ensuring compliance with site rules and safe systems of work.
• Oversee the efficient management and dispatch of offshore returned cargo in line with customer requirements and service levels.
• Plan and coordinate resources, equipment and operational activities to meet customer and business objectives.
• Ensure Permit to Work, lifting operations, traffic management and equipment compliance are effectively managed.
• Provide technical leadership and authority for lifting operations, ensuring all lifting activities are planned, risk assessed and executed safely and in compliance with LOLER, relevant legislation, the ASCO Global Lifting Plan and company procedures.
• Lead and assure lifting operations, including the review and approval/sign-off of lift plans and method statements, and provide technical oversight of LTA roles and personnel involved in lifting activities.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to Lifting Focal Points, Banksman/Slingers, Base Operatives and other personnel involved in lifting operations, promoting competence, consistency and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical assurance and support to operational teams, including remote support to isolated locations where required, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of lifting standards, procedures and operational performance.
• Oversee hired mobile cranes and lifting equipment, ensuring operators are suitably competent and certified, equipment is compliant and all required inspections and controls are in place prior to authorisation for work.
• Maintain accurate operational records, documentation and performance information.
• Resolve cargo, customs and compliance issues and minimise operational disruption.
• Promote a strong HSSEQ culture, challenging unsafe acts and ensuring risks are effectively managed.
• Lead and participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, interventions and workforce engagement.
• Support incident response, investigations, corrective actions and reporting.
• Ensure employees have the appropriate training, competence, information and supervision to work safely.
• Lead and support teams, including performance management, return-to-work discussions, development and training.
• Build effective relationships with customers, contractors and other stakeholders, resolving issues professionally.
• Support audits, assurance activities, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide operational leadership and cover for the Base Manager when required.

Job description

ASCO - Workforce Solutions in Peterhead seeks an experienced Site Supervisor / Lifting Technical Authority to lead safe, efficient operations across our Peterhead quayside locations, including South Base, North Base and Pipe Yards. You will coordinate people, contractors and equipment to ensure activities are delivered in line with LOLER and company procedures.

The role focuses on high HSSEQ standards, lifting activities, risk assessment, and mentoring lifting personnel.