Approval Person for Lifting Operations

TotalEnergies Group; Guardia Perticara; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies EP Italia seeks an experienced Lifting Specialist for onshore Tempa Rossa in Basilicata. You will define HSE lifting requirements, review plans, and provide technical oversight across affiliate sites and contractors.

Strong leadership and 10+ years in lifting operations within oil & gas are essential. Fluent English is required; certification in lifting standards and safety will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or relevant technical field required.
• Industry lifting certifications (LEEA, EAL, OPITO, CPA) highly valued.
• Minimum 10 years of lifting operations experience in oil & gas.
• Strong command of English (spoken/written).
• Proven leadership and ability to manage complex lifting campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Define HSE requirements for lifting activities and promote safety culture.
• Review lifting statistics and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead investigations of lifting incidents and drive preventive actions.
• Review and approve lifting plans and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide technical support during procurement of lifting equipment and services.
• Develop and maintain the Affiliate Lifting Management System and relevant procedures.

Skills

Lifting operations

Leadership

English proficiency

Safety management

Technical auditing

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical discipline

LEEA certification

EAL certification

OPITO certification

CPA certification

Certified Competent Assessor (9DI)

Tools

Certifications: LEEA/OPITO/CPA

Job description

TotalEnergies has been present in Italy for over 70 years. Its activities encompass the entire energy sector, operating through various Business Units spread across the country. At TotalEnergies, we invest in people and in developing their talent. We consider safety, health, and respect for human rights our priorities. Hence, we are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and innovative professional environment where collaboration and listening are part of our model. We place people at the center, ensuring a balance between work and private life, promoting flexibility and well-being, company welfare, meal vouchers, within a culture that celebrates success and shares moments of conviviality.

TotalEnergies EP Italia is TotalEnergies’ Exploration and Production affiliate in Italy, playing a key role in the development and operation of energy assets. We contributes to the country's energy supply while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Through advanced technologies and high operational standards, our aims to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. In addition, TotalEnergies EP Italia supports local communities by promoting economic development, employment opportunities, and social initiatives, while contributing to the broader energy transition strategy of the Company.

Tempa Rossa is an onshore project with complex industrial processes for producing various products with stringent specifications (crude oil, LPG, commercial gas and liquid sulfur) situated in a remote, mountainous and sensitive area of Basilicata Province in Southern Italy, with poor industrial infrastructures. The Italian legal context is particularly constraining due to complicate laws, heavy and lengthy Call For Tender processes, and not easy contract administration.

The Job holder carries out the activities according to the existing laws, the Modello 231 adopted by Company and doesn’t infringe the provisions therein stated. The Job holder respects the Compliance, Code of Conduct, Ethic Chart, HSE Chart, and Italian legislation like but not limited to Fire prevention compliance (VVF) under DPR 151/2011, DM 13/10/1994 and subsequent updates, SEVESO III DIRECTIVE and all procedures and rules of Affiliate and Group, promoting their diffusion and correct application at working site.

• - Define the HSE requirement for lifting activities;
• - Promote HSE Culture in order to prevent and reduce lifting incidents;
• - Review Lifting HSE statistics for affiliate on quarterly basis and report to OT/TL/OPS/LSO;
• - Perform the Lifting High Potential Incidents analysis and ensure action plans are implemented;
• - Participate in Lifting Accident and Incident investigations as required (Origin, cause tree analysis, corrective action deployment);
• - Implementation of Lifting KPI system in affiliate;
• - Provide technical assistance to all Affiliate métiers (Drilling and Workover, Production, Logistics, Construction, Maintenance and Inspection) for the lifting operations, personnel and equipment;
• - Provide technical support during procurement or hire of Affiliate lifting equipment or lifting service providers;
• - Review and approve Critical Lifting Plans and attend the lift when required or ensure suitable delegation for supervision;
• - Submit the lifting plan for lifting operations (LEVEL1) to OT/TL/TEC/SMA/OFS and OT/TL/OPS/LSO for review;
• - Provide lifting expertise advice to all RSES/RSES-D and project Managers, organize and carry out lifting reviews and audits for each Affiliate sites and/or contractors on yearly basis;
• - Perform condition checks and fitness for purpose on lifting appliances/accessories, CCUs and evaluate their utilization on site;
• - Participate in all external lifting audits performed by OT/TL/OPS/LSO in his/her Affiliate;
• - Responsible for maintenance and development of methodology, rules and instructions for lifting and handling operations;
• - Issue and maintain the Affiliate Lifting Management System documents;
• - Develop technical documents and procedures as per affiliate needs;
• - Participate in the process of lifting derogations requested by affiliates for deviation of Company Requirements;
• - Define the competencies required to SLS and advice to RSES/RSES-D;
• - Assess personnel competencies to carry out lifting operations within Affiliate perimeter;
• - Define the lifting personnel training program if required;
• - Participate in all CFT (Call for Tender) dealing with lifting activities;
• - Develop and maintain a E&P lifting specialists’ network as a team member for regular communication with all entities APLOs, SLSs, OT/TL/TEC/SMA/OFS and OT/TL/OPS/LSO;
• - Develop proper communication channels and define a clear Competence Management Plan for Affiliate Lifting Personnel;
• - Review and advise Affiliate sites on Lifting Organization & Lifting Management System;
• - Responsible for the communication of routine lifting activities or specific lifting-related campaigns within Affiliate;
• - Define common practices/tools and create a safe and efficient lifting culture within the Affiliate.
• -Act as the Affiliate Lifting Technical Authority, serving as the primary point of contact and technical advisor for all lifting-related matters across the organization;
• -Review and approve all lifting plans, including both critical and non-critical lifting operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and safe execution;
• -Monitor and report lifting performance, providing monthly KPI reports and recommendations to management to support continuous improvement;
• -Facilitate lifting assurance and audit activities, including planning internal lifting audits, and managing interactions with auditors and site management;
• -Promote operational excellence and innovation, identifying opportunities to improve lifting practices, safety performance, and overall affiliate effectiveness.

• Formal Education: Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Industry-recognized lifting certifications such as LEEA, EAL, OPITO, CPA, or equivalent.
• Certified Competent Assessor (9DI).
• Qualified Lifting Equipment Inspector for a wide range of equipment, including cranes, containers and CCUs, forklifts, winches, hoists, overhead travelling cranes, runway beams, and swing jibs.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in lifting operations within the Oil & Gas industry, including onshore and offshore environments.
• Proven experience in progressively responsible roles such as Rigger, Rigging Supervisor, Lifting Supervisor, Lifting Superintendent, or Site Lifting Specialist.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong leadership.
• Ability to manage and work under pressure and and managing demanding workloads and schedules.