Lifting Supervisor
Skills
About This Role
Key Purpose
- To supervise the personnel lift operation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Verify all crane/derrick and platform inspections have been accomplished as outlined in this part;
- Inspect the area for potential hazards, any hazards found during this inspection must be reported to the employer prior to performing the personnel lift. This inspection must include, but not limited to:
- Excessive load and/or radius;
- Overhead obstructions and electrical transmission lines;
- Hazardous locations;
- Inadequate surface and support to withstand all forces imposed;
- Wind, weather, and unstable conditions;
- Any potentially hazardous conditions.
- Verify the base of the crane is level in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and in no case greater than one percent of level;
- For crane/derrick with a boom-attached platform, verify that the platform is attached as specified by the platform manufacturer and crane/derrick manufacturer or qualified person;
- Not allow the total weight of the lifted load, including rigging, platform, personnel, tools, and material, to exceed fifty percent of the crane/derrick's rated load, under the planned conditions of operation.
- Not allow the platform's rating or the crane's/derrick's reduced rated load to be exceeded when loads are transferred to the hoisted platform.
- Verify a trial lift has been performed. Verify that during the trial lift, the platform is loaded to at least the weight expected during the actual lift.
- Not allow the crane/derrick to travel with personnel in the personnel platform except when the crane/derrick runs on fixed rails or runways.
- Verify the platform is securely attached to the crane or derrick. Verify the load line is not attached to or wrapped around the platform. Verify boom-attached personnel platforms are attached according to manufacturer's specifications or a qualified person.
- Keep people from passing under the raised platform.
- Ensure there are no more people on the platform than are needed to do the job.
- Must ensure the crane/derrick and platform manufacturer's information is consulted for specific instruction on the crane/derrick operation. The crane/derrick and platform operation instructions in this part are intended as minimum criteria.
- Must ensure there are an appropriate number of signal persons, ground crew, and platform occupants to perform the personnel lift safely. In suspended and boom-attached platforms without boom motion controls, one occupant must be designated as the platform signal person. This person must be responsible for communicating with the operator and/or other designated signal persons.
Candidate Profile
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Minimum of 10 years of Rigging experience in construction industry, with at least 5 years supervisory experience as a Lifting Supervisor (5 years GCC experience will be advantage.
- Must have good English communication skills, (read and write reports, etc.)
- Knowledge in common systematic lapses involving Lifting activities.
- Knowledge in common hazards associated with unsecured / slippage of loads.
- Knowledge in common hazards associated with Lifting operations involving cranes.
- Knowledge in reading and executing lifting plans.
- Knowledge about Risk Assessment.
- Knowledge of Lifting gears for Lifting operations.
- Recommended Rigging and slinging methods
- Should have adequate training and experience and be competent to act as an appointed person or focal point for overall Lifting operations.
- Have strong administrative and supervisory skills to schedule, monitor and control the lifting equipment personnel and lifting operations.
- With certification of TUV / VELOCY / ABS (if no certification, at least having minimum of 10 years in Rigging, 3 years’ experience as Lifting / Rigging Supervisor.
Your resume, rewritten
for this exact role.
Sign up free — Base Career tailors your CV to this job description in 60 seconds.
01 / 05
Resume Tailored to This Job
Your keywords, structure, and story — rewritten to match this exact role and pass ATS filters.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
02 / 05
Cover Letter for This Role, Done
Job-specific cover letters written in Gulf professional tone — ready in seconds, not hours.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
03 / 05
See How Well You Fit This Role
AI match score with clear reasons — know your fit before investing time in the application.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
04 / 05
Apply in One Click
Autofill any application form on Workday, LinkedIn, Bayt, Greenhouse — with your tailored content.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
05 / 05
Track It. Follow Up at the Right Time.
Visual pipeline for every application with AI-timed follow-up reminders so nothing slips.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
Similar Jobs
Lifting Supervisor
Indman DMCC · Abu Dhabi
Supervise and coordinate lifting operations, ensuring safety and compliance with plans, requiring Lifting Supervisor certification and experience in Oil and Gas projects.
Skills
2 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor
Sky High HR Solutions · Abu Dhabi
Company Description Sky High HR Solutions is a premier HR solutions provider based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE. With over 27 years of expertise as an associated company of Stallion HR Solutions, we specialize in recruitm
Skills
5 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor
ALEC Holdings · Abu Dhabi
Lifting Supervisor - Abu Dhabi Join a team that’s redefining construction logistics. We’re looking for a Lifting Supervisor to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient lifting operations on one of our high-profile projects
Skills
5 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor
Confidential Careers · Dubai
Hiring: Lifting Supervisor We are seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor to join our team for construction projects. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and coordinate all lifting operations on-site • Ensure lifting act
Skills
6 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor (LEEA Approved)
Confidential Company · Dubai
Seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor with LEEA certification to oversee safe lifting operations and coordinate with site teams on high-rise projects.
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor – ADNOC Approved
Infotech Electromechanical · Abu Dhabi
We are looking for an ADNOC-approved Lifting Supervisor to oversee and control all lifting operations on-site, ensuring compliance with ADNOC safety standards and project requirements. The role involves supervising lifti
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor
DerGo Group · Abu Dhabi
We are looking for an ADNOC-approved Lifting Supervisor to oversee and control all lifting operations on-site, ensuring compliance with ADNOC safety standards and project requirements. The role involves supervising lifti
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Logistics and lifting supervisor
Confidential Company · Dubai
Manage logistics operations for construction sites, ensuring material delivery, compliance with safety standards, and effective coordination in high-rise projects.
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Lifting Supervisor – ADNOC Approved
Infotech Electromechanical · Abu Dhabi
Job Title: Lifting Supervisor – ADNOC Approved Location: UAE (ADNOC Sites) Job Summary: We are looking for an ADNOC-approved Lifting Supervisor to oversee and control all lifting operations on-site, ensuring compliance w
Skills
3 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗2.2K+
Cover Letters & Follow-ups
1.8K+
Resumes Tailored
190.5K+
Jobs Tracked
Trusted by professionals at
Stop applying blindly.
Start getting hired.
Base Career automates the hardest parts of job searching — apply smarter, not harder.
AI Resume in 60s
Your resume rewritten for this exact role using the job description as the brief.
ATS-Optimized
Get past automated screening filters with the right keywords matched to each job.
Application Tracker
Track every job, follow-up, and interview in one visual kanban board.
Free plan · No credit card required