LIFTING ENGINEER

About This Role

• Select the appropriate crane and accessories for each lifting task
• Prepare the lift plan and implement necessary safety and operational controls
• Ensure lifting equipment is regularly maintained, examined, and safe for use
• Confirm that all personnel involved are competent, aware of their tasks, and follow the required procedures.
• Ensure all necessary test certificates and documents are available
• Ensure all statutory requirements and work permits are in place before lifting operations
• Identify potential hazards and restricted areas during the lifting process
• Establish emergency procedures in the event of crane damage or impairment and facilitate safe recovery
• Ensure the person directing crane movements (Signaler/Banksman) is easily identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high-visibility clothing or markings
• Brief all personnel involved or affected by the lift to ensure clarity and understanding
• Monitor the lift execution and suspend the operation if any deviations (e.g., weather changes) occur that affect safety
• Monitor the performance of all personnel to ensure high standards are maintained
• Manage special issues such as language barriers or the presence of inexperienced staff
• Check that routine lifts adhere to established standards and procedures without deviation
• Close-out all Inspection Work Orders following the completion of Third-Party Inspection by uploading Final Certificate after the review / approval
• Ensure the close-out of all recommendations raised by Third Party Lifting Surveyor before the due date of next inspection or as per the given duration in the Certificate
• Ensure the Lifting Equipment under Load Test / Proof Load Test is ready for the test by delegating a competent Appointed Person to check the lifting equipment as per the approved Action Plan / Method Statement or perform the checking by himself in addition to the availability of valid certificates for the Lifting Appliances / Accessories to be utilized for the Load Test / Proof Load Test
• Be overall accountable for the implementation of LIMS “ADNOC Standard “at Site