LIFTING SUPERVISOR

CHEC CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN BHD; Kuching; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEC CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN BHD is seeking a Lifting Supervisor to oversee daily lifting and hoisting activities at the construction site in Malaysia. You will coordinate with crane operators, riggers, signalmen, and safety personnel to ensure safe operations in line with approved lifting plans.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy lifting, with knowledge of cranes, rigging, and lifting practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Lifting Supervisor on construction or infra projects.
• Experience in bridge, road, precast, piling, or heavy lifting works preferred.
• Good knowledge of crane operations, rigging, and lifting practices.
• Familiar with lifting plans, crane load charts, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Relevant lifting supervisor competency/certification recognized by authority.
• Knowledge of DOSH/JKKP requirements related to lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily lifting and hoisting at the site.
• Ensure lifting operations follow approved lifting plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, signalmen, site engineers, and safety personnel.
• Supervise lifting involving mobile cranes, precast beams, U-beams, and heavy materials.
• Check load weight, lifting points, crane capacity, radius, and ground conditions.
• Ensure proper selection and use of lifting accessories and inspect them regularly.
• Maintain lifting records, inspections, and relevant documentation.
• Report lifting incidents, near misses, and equipment defects to Site Management.

Skills

Crane operations

Rigging

Lifting practices

Leadership

Communication

Site coordination

Overtime willingness

Education

Lifting supervisor certification

DOSH/JKKP lifting requirements

Job description

Supervise and coordinate daily lifting and hoisting activities at the construction site.

Ensure all lifting operations are carried out safely and according to approved lifting plans and procedures.

Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, signalmen, site engineers, and safety personnel.

Supervise lifting activities involving mobile cranes, precast beams, U-beams, and other heavy construction materials.

Check load weight, lifting points, crane capacity, lifting radius, and ground conditions before lifting.

Ensure proper selection and use of lifting accessories such as slings, shackles, hooks and lifting beams.

Inspect lifting accessories and ensure valid inspection/certification before use.

Conduct toolbox meetings and lifting briefings before major lifting activities.

Control and secure the lifting zone to prevent unauthorized access during lifting operations.

Monitor weather, site conditions, overhead obstructions, and other potential lifting hazards.

Stop lifting operations immediately when unsafe conditions or non-compliance are identified.

Ensure compliance with project requirements, safety procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.

Maintain lifting records, inspection records, and relevant documentation.

Report lifting incidents, near misses, equipment defects and unsafe conditions to the Site Management/Safety Department.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Lifting Supervisor in construction or infrastructure projects.

Experience in bridge, road, precast, piling, or heavy lifting works is an advantage.

Good knowledge of crane operations, rigging, and lifting practices.

Familiar with lifting plans, crane load charts, risk assessments, and method statements.

Relevant lifting supervisor competency/certification recognized by the relevant authority.

Knowledge of DOSH/JKKP requirements related to lifting operations.

Good leadership, communication, and site coordination skills.

Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced construction environment.

Willing to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays when required by project needs.

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.