Lifting Engineer

Position Purpose:
To plan, review, and coordinate all lifting and rigging operations on-site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution in accordance with project standards and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve Lifting Plans, Rigging Studies, and Method Statements for routine and critical lifts.
• Verify crane selection, lifting configurations, load calculations, ground bearing pressure and rigging gear sizing.
• Inspect and verify the condition and certification of cranes, lifting accessories, and rigging equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams, crane operators, and riggers during lifting activities.
• Coordinate with Construction, HSE, QA/QC and subcontractors for safe and timely execution.
• Monitor on-site lifting operations, intervene in unsafe situations, and provide corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation for lifting equipment registers, daily checklists, third-party certifications, and load test records.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in heavy lifting, rigging or crane operations in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of cranes (mobile, crawler, tower), lifting accessories, rigging gear and relevant standards.
• Ability to prepare lifting plans (AutoCAD or similar software is an advantage).
• Solid understanding of site safety practices and international lifting regulations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.