Senior Lifting Engineer - Steel Structures & Heavy Lifts

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

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.