On-Site Port & Heavy Lift Operations Lead

FLS Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FLS Group is seeking a Port & Heavy Lift Operations Supervisor to oversee project cargo operations at Malaysian ports and field locations. The role is hands-on and field-based, requiring presence on-site to supervise the loading, unloading and transport of heavy-lift and OOG cargo.

You will coordinate between customers, port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores, crane operators, trucking, surveyors and vessel crews, ensuring safety and adherence to lifting plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in port operations, project logistics, heavy‑lift, breakbulk or OOG cargo operations.
• Strong practical experience working at Malaysian ports.
• Good understanding of heavy‑lift and oversized cargo handling.
• Experience coordinating stevedores, crane operators, riggers, trucking companies and other subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations and safe cargo handling.
• Ability to read lifting plans, cargo plans and method statements.
• Good knowledge of port safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in a fast‑moving operational environment.
• Flexibility to support vessel and cargo operations as required, including occasional work outside standard office hours, at weekends or at night when operational needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Attend ports and project sites to supervise day‑to‑day cargo operations.
• Coordinate loading, discharge, shifting, lifting and movement of heavy‑lift and OOG cargo.
• Supervise stevedoring and cargo‑handling activities and ensure operations are carried out in accordance with the agreed method statement and lifting plan.
• Check cargo condition, dimensions, weights, lifting points and relevant cargo documentation.
• Monitor crane, lifting and handling operations and ensure the correct lifting equipment and accessories are used.
• Coordinate the movement of cargo between vessel, terminal, storage area and trucks.
• Ensure cargo is properly positioned, secured and protected during handling and transportation.
• Identify operational issues and resolve them quickly in coordination with the relevant parties.
• Review lifting plans, cargo plans, stowage arrangements and method statements.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, stevedores and heavy‑haulage contractors.
• Verify lifting gear, spreader beams, slings, shackles and other equipment are suitable and available.
• Monitor lifting operations and ensure safe exclusion zones and appropriate controls are maintained.
• Assist with planning and execution of complex lifts and OOG cargo movements.
• Coordinate with vessel crew and terminal personnel during loading and discharge operations.
• Take photographs and maintain detailed operational records and reports.
• Act as the company’s representative at the port.
• Liaise with terminal operators, port authorities and other relevant authorities where required.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, vessel agents, stevedores, surveyors and subcontractors.
• Attend pre‑arrival meetings, toolbox meetings and operational briefings.
• Coordinate permits, access arrangements, equipment, labour and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with port and terminal personnel.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company HSE procedures and applicable port regulations.
• Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings and pre‑operation briefings.
• Identify unsafe conditions and stop operations where there is an immediate safety concern.
• Monitor compliance with lifting procedures, PPE requirements and exclusion zones.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and cargo damage immediately.
• Ensure subcontractors and third parties comply with agreed operational and safety requirements.
• Prepare daily operational reports and cargo handling reports.
• Record cargo condition before, during and after handling operations.
• Maintain photographic records of cargo and operations.
• Record delays, operational issues, damages and additional costs.
• Assist with preparation of Statements of Facts, cargo reports, tally sheets and other project documentation.
• Escalate operational issues and delays promptly to the Project Manager / Operations Manager.

Skills

Port operations

Heavy-lift experience

OOG cargo handling

Stakeholder coordination

Field supervision

Education

Minimum 5 years experience in port operations, project logistics, heavy-lift, breakbulk or OOG cargo operations

Job description

FLS Group is seeking a Port & Heavy Lift Operations Supervisor to oversee project cargo operations at Malaysian ports and field locations. The role is hands-on and field-based, requiring presence on-site to supervise the loading, unloading and transport of heavy-lift and OOG cargo.

You will coordinate between customers, port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores, crane operators, trucking, surveyors and vessel crews, ensuring safety and adherence to lifting plans.