Lifting Supervisor
Role Overview
The Lifting Supervisor oversees lifting operations to ensure safety and efficiency by coordinating teams, planning lifts, inspecting equipment, and enforcing safety protocols.
The role ensures personnel are competent, lifting plans and risk assessments are followed, and equipment is safe and operational before and during lifts.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Summary
The Lifting Supervisor oversees lifting operations to ensure safety and efficiency by coordinating teams, planning lifts, inspecting equipment, and enforcing safety protocols.
The role ensures personnel are competent, lifting plans and risk assessments are followed, and equipment is safe and operational before and during lifts.
Planning and Coordination
- Coordinate lifting activities according to lifting plans and safety regulations.
- Brief crane operators, riggers, signalmen, and other lifting team members on plans, risk assessments, and safe procedures.
- Select appropriate cranes, lifting accessories, and personnel for each job.
- Ensure ground conditions are safe and suitable for lifting operations.
Supervision and Safety
- Be present during lifting operations to supervise and make on-the-spot decisions.
- Ensure only competent, registered, and appointed personnel participate in lifting operations.
- Stop work that deviates from the lifting plan or becomes unsafe.
- Take immediate action to correct unsafe conditions and secure the area.
Equipment and Records
- Inspect lifting equipment for faults before and during operations.
- Ensure crane operators perform daily equipment checks.
- Verify lifting machine certifications and maintenance inspection schedules are current.
- Communicate with site managers, crew members, and other departments.
- Maintain records of lifting activities, lift plans, and risk assessments.
- Conduct pre-lift meetings or toolbox talks to reinforce safety procedures.
Experience
- Two years of experience as a Lifting Supervisor is preferred.
Pay
- Pay is AED 4,000 to AED 6,000 per month.
Work Location
- Work is in person and centered on lifting operations at the work site.
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