Lifting Engineer & Rig Move Specialist

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International is seeking a Truck Pusher / Lifting Engineer for rig move transport in Doha. The role focuses on rigging design, lifting plans, equipment inspection and certification in fast-paced field operations.

The candidate should have a degree or diploma in engineering with LEAEA Foundation/LEG certification, plus 5+ years (or 8+ years for diploma holders) in lifting equipment inspection and certification. AutoCAD proficiency is required, along with knowledge of HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• Degree holders: Minimum 5 years of engineering experience (preferably in Lifting Equipment), with at least 3 years dedicated to the inspection and certification of lifting equipment.
• Diploma holders: Minimum 8 years of engineering experience (preferably in Lifting Equipment), with at least 3 years dedicated to the inspection and certification of lifting equipment.
• Experience with design in rigging/lifting is a MUST.
• Advanced user of AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Familiarity with international lifting equipment standards and codes for inspection, testing, and certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead all lifting and rig mover operations in compliance with company, client and all applicable industry standards.
• Involved in lifting operations and participating in all risk assessments for ensuring simple lifts and all complex lifts are engineered to the relevant standards.
• Prepares lifting plans, coordinates, and executes lifting operations and securing necessary approvals and endorsement from the client.
• Participates in the process for verifying that competent lifting operator are used to perform lifting and rigging activities.
• Ensure that all lifting equipment at site have test and examination certificates and are within current test dates. If required ensure color-coding and certification of examined equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Should be familiar with Company HSE guidelines & Lifting Equipment Management System (LEMS).
• Lead visits, reviews, and audits of Contractors to ensure Company HSSE requirements with regards to Lifting and Hoisting operations are in place and applied in daily operations
• Contribute to reviewing of Contractor Interface documents, Lifting plans, certification of lifting equipment and gear, Emergency Response Plans with regards to Lifting and Hoisting operations.
• Assure and coordinate all aspects of company activities in respect of Lifting and Hoisting and Mobile Heavy Equipment operations.
• Develop, implement, and assure the Lifting and Hoisting related standards and operating procedures for the operating company in line with recognized international industry codes and standards, practices as well as applicable regional regulations. Own and regularly review Company Lifting and Hoisting related requirements and documentation.
• Work with the respective Contract Holders for all relevant contractors to align Lifting and hoisting operations across all Company locations.

Skills

Rigging design

Lifting engineering

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Standards compliance

Lifting equipment inspection

Education

Engineering degree or Diploma

LEEA Foundation & LEG certification

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Gulf Drilling International is seeking a Truck Pusher / Lifting Engineer for rig move transport in Doha. The role focuses on rigging design, lifting plans, equipment inspection and certification in fast-paced field operations.

The candidate should have a degree or diploma in engineering with LEAEA Foundation/LEG certification, plus 5+ years (or 8+ years for diploma holders) in lifting equipment inspection and certification. AutoCAD proficiency is required, along with knowledge of HSSE standards.