Lifting Equipment Superintendent

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all lifting equipment activities, including mobile cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, and associated lifting accessories
• Lead and manage the lifting division workforce, including operators, riggers, inspectors, and maintenance personnel
• Ensure all lifting equipment and lifting gear are inspected, maintained, repaired, and certified in accordance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and OEM requirements
• Review, develop, and approve lifting plans, rigging studies, risk assessments, and method statements for critical, complex, heavy, and tandem lifting operations
• Monitor the technical integrity and certification status of crane structures, booms, wire ropes, sheaves, load moment indicators (LMI), safety devices, and associated components
• Provide technical guidance, training, competency assessments, and performance development for crane operators and rigging personnel
• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, local regulations, and international lifting standards
• Coordinate with crane manufacturers, dealers, and service providers regarding technical issues, repairs, upgrades, and warranty matters
• Utilize lifting engineering software and load chart analysis tools to support safe lifting operations
• Develop equipment replacement, refurbishment, and asset management strategies to optimize fleet reliability and lifecycle costs
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance resources to ensure uninterrupted equipment availability
• Prepare operational reports, maintenance records, inspection documentation, and management presentations
• Lead investigations related to lifting incidents, equipment failures, and near misses, implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Support project teams in planning and executing major lifting activities across construction and infrastructure projects

Equipment Fleet Exposure

• Liebherr Ltm 1220 (220t)

• KOBELCO CKE2500-2
• KOBELCO CKS1350
• Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Forklifts, Manlifts, and Scissor Lifts

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 12 years of experience in lifting equipment operations, maintenance, and fleet management
• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience in a similar supervisory or managerial role
• Experience with large-scale construction, infrastructure, or oil & gas projects is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of international lifting standards, crane operations, rigging practices, and safety regulations
• Ability to prepare and review complex lifting studies and critical lift plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Preferred age range: 38-45 years