Lifting / Rigging Engineer

Alftek; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,226 - 364,033; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Qatar is looking for a Lifting/Rigging Engineer to design and supervise lifting operations ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas or construction industry, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong knowledge of QatarEnergy codes. This position involves on-site technical support for critical lifts and preparing detailed lifting plans and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in lifting/rigging engineering in oil & gas, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of QatarEnergy standards and RLIC regulations.
• Experienced in working on Oil & Gas brown field projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review lifting and rigging plans and method statements.
• Select and ensure certification of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Provide on-site technical support for critical lifts.

Skills

Lifting plan development

Rigging gear selection

HSE leadership

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Lifting analysis tools

Job description

Industry

Rigging Supervisors and Lifting Coordinators

Employment Type

Contract

Position Overview

The Lifting/Rigging Engineer is responsible for designing, reviewing, and supervising lifting operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with project and regulatory standards, including preparation of lifting plans, equipment selection, technical calculations, and site execution support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review detailed lifting and rigging plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate lifting requirements for cranes, hoists, and rigging based on load, geometry, and site constraints.
• Select, verify, and ensure certification/inspection status of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Provide on-site technical support for critical and complex lifts.
• Coordinate with construction, HSE, and project teams to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Perform lifting studies, load calculations, and crane capacity checks using engineering software.
• Prepare lifting drawings, calculations, and sketches for client and authority approvals.
• Support training and competency verification of rigging crews and operators.
• Lead/assist incident and near-miss investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain lifting plans, registers, inspection records, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years’ experience in lifting/rigging engineering in oil & gas, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of QatarEnergy standards/codes and RLIC regulations and guidelines.
• Experienced in working in Oil & Gas brown field projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar; lifting analysis tools preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Lifting plan development and critical lift analysis.
• Rigging gear selection and inspection knowledge.
• HSE leadership and risk management.
• Stakeholder coordination and documentation control.

Reporting Line

• Supervises: Rigging Supervisors and Lifting Coordinators.

Working Conditions

• Site-based with office coordination; extended hours/shifts possible during critical lifts.

Location and Employment Type

• Location: Project/site-based as assigned.