Lifting Engineer

SPK Power Infra; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SPK Power Infra is seeking an experienced Lifting Engineer to lead lifting planning and supervision for steel structure fabrication and erection in Oman.

You will prepare lifting plans, review load calculations, coordinate with site teams, ensure compliance with HSE, and manage crane operations and rigging across projects.

Candidates should have 5–8 years’ lifting experience and a degree or diploma in engineering; related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5–8 years of lifting operations experience in steel fabrication/erection.
• Certification or training in lifting engineering, rigging, crane operations or lifting supervision preferred or required per project standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments for steel lifting and erection activities.
• Plan lifting operations involving mobile, crawler and tower cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Calculate load weights, capacities, sling angles and rigging requirements.
• Coordinate with fabrication, erection, construction and site teams to ensure smooth lifting execution.
• Verify weights, dimensions, centers of gravity and lifting points of fabricated structures before lifting.
• Ensure lifting equipment and accessories have valid inspection certificates and are fit for use.
• Maintain records of lifting plans, inspections, permits and related documentation.
• Participate in toolbox talks, lifting coordination meetings and incident investigations.

Skills

Lifting plan preparation

Load calculations

Reading drawings

Risk assessments

HSE procedures

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Lifting-planning software

Engineering software

Job description

Greetings from SPK HR Services

JOB DESCRIPTION LIFTING ENGINEER

Industry: Steel Structure Fabrication Construction

Location: Oman

Position: Lifting Engineer

Department: Engineering Lifting Operations

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lifting Engineer with a strong background in steel structure fabrication erection and heavy lifting operations The candidate will be responsible for planning coordinating and supervising lifting activities to ensure the safe and efficient handling loading unloading and installation of steel structures in compliance with project requirements and HSE standards

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review lifting plans method statements and risk assessments for steel structure lifting and erection activities
• Plan lifting operations involving mobile cranes crawler cranes tower cranes and other lifting equipment as applicable
• Calculate load weights lifting capacities crane radius boom length sling angles and rigging requirements
• Select appropriate cranes lifting tackles slings shackles spreader beams and other rigging equipment
• Coordinate with fabrication structural erection construction and site teams to ensure smooth execution of lifting activities
• Verify the weight dimensions centre of gravity and lifting points of fabricated steel structures before lifting
• Ensure all lifting equipment and accessories have valid inspection certificates and are fit for use
• Conduct site inspections and ensure ground conditions crane positioning and working areas are suitable for lifting operations
• Ensure compliance with approved lifting plans project specifications client requirements and applicable Oman HSE regulations
• Coordinate with crane operators riggers and signalmen to ensure safe lifting and load-handling operations
• Identify lifting hazards and implement appropriate control measures to prevent accidents and equipment damage
• Monitor lifting activities and maintain records of lifting plans inspections permits and related documentation
• Participate in toolbox talks lifting coordination meetings and incident investigations when required

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of lifting-plan preparation and load calculations
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings fabrication drawings and erection drawings
• Understanding of crane capacities rigging arrangements sling angles and lifting accessories
• Knowledge of risk assessments method statements permit-to-work systems and HSE procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office experience with relevant lifting-planning or engineering software is an advantage

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong safety awareness and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively with site engineers supervisors crane operators riggers and project management teams
• Willingness to work at project sites in Oman

Note

Candidates with hands-on experience in steel structure fabrication and erection heavy lifting operations and industrial construction projects will be preferred

Bachelors degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant certification or training in lifting engineering, rigging, crane operations, or lifting supervision is preferred or required as per project standards. Minimum 5 8 years of relevant experience in lifting operations within the steel structure fabrication, structural steel erection, or heavy industrial construction industry. Experience in planning and executing heavy lifts involving fabricated steel structures. Familiarity with crane load charts, rigging calculations, lifting accessories, and lifting-plan preparation. Experience working on industrial, oil and gas, or large-scale construction projects is an advantage.