Lifting and Rigging Engineer

Position Overview

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 Qatar Energy 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.
• Recognized certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• 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

• Reports to: Construction Manager.
• 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.
• Employment: Short time