Lead Lifting Specialist - Oil & Gas, Rigging & Planning

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global in Doha invites an experienced Lifting Operations Lead to plan and supervise lifting activities in accordance with project specifications, HSE regulations, and BS 7121 standards.

You will develop detailed lifting plans (AutoCAD) for basic, intermediate, and complex lifts, conduct risk assessments and method statements, supervise rigging teams, inspect equipment, and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and HSE personnel on-site to ensure safe and compliant lifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in lifting and rigging within Oil & Gas.
• Shutdowns, turnarounds, tank erection, heavy/critical lifts, offshore logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute lifting operations in accordance with project specifications, HSE regulations, and BS 7121 standards.
• Develop detailed lifting plans (AutoCAD) for basic, intermediate, and complex lifts, including heavy and critical operations.
• Conduct risk assessments, method statements, and JSAs to ensure safe lifting practices.
• Supervise rigging teams and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and HSE personnel on-site.
• Inspect, maintain, and certify lifting equipment, accessories, and rigging stores.
• Train, assess, and qualify riggers, operators, and lifting personnel.
• Ensure readiness and availability of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Monitor crane activities, coordinate heavy crane scheduling, and supervise site lifts.
• Prepare erection schemes for heavy equipment and over-dimensional loads.
• Provide technical oversight and advisory support during audits, shutdowns, and turnaround projects.
• Liaise with clients, ensuring compliance and satisfaction on lifting-related deliverables.

Skills

Lifting operations

On-site supervision

Risk assessment

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Swan Global in Doha invites an experienced Lifting Operations Lead to plan and supervise lifting activities in accordance with project specifications, HSE regulations, and BS 7121 standards.

You will develop detailed lifting plans (AutoCAD) for basic, intermediate, and complex lifts, conduct risk assessments and method statements, supervise rigging teams, inspect equipment, and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and HSE personnel on-site to ensure safe and compliant lifts.