Senior Lifting Engineer — Heavy Rigging for EPC Plants

Power Mech Projects Limited; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Mech Projects Limited seeks a Lifting Engineer / Heavy Lifting Engineer to plan, supervise, and control heavy lifting activities at Saudi Arabia project sites. You will prepare lifting plans, review crane configurations, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements and PTW systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years of relevant experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and equipment erection within power plant EPC environments, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant technical certifications in lifting operations, rigging, crane operations, or lifting supervision are a plus.
• 5–8+ years of relevant heavy lifting, rigging, and erection experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control lifting and erection activities for HRSG, turbines, piping, steel, and heavy equipment.
• Prepare and review lifting plans, crane load charts, rigging studies, and lifting sequences.
• Verify crane capacity, ground conditions, lifting accessories, rigging, and exclusion zones for critical lifts.
• Coordinate with construction, rigging, HSE, QA/QC, and subcontractors to ensure safe lifting.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure compliance with method statements, JSA, RA, and PTW requirements.
• Supervise critical lifting operations, ensuring precise positioning and protection of equipment.
• Inspect lifting equipment and certificates to ensure they are valid and fit for purpose.
• Maintain lifting operation records, inspection certificates, and daily progress reports.
• Identify lifting hazards and implement preventive actions per project HSE procedures.

Skills

Lifting planning

Rigging studies

Crane operations

HSE awareness

Coordination

Site supervision

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Power Mech Projects Limited seeks a Lifting Engineer / Heavy Lifting Engineer to plan, supervise, and control heavy lifting activities at Saudi Arabia project sites. You will prepare lifting plans, review crane configurations, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements and PTW systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years of relevant experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and equipment erection within power plant EPC environments, preferably in Saudi Arabia.