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Role Overview
Senior Lifting Engineer (Appointed Person) at Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Company Overview
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group with almost 20 years of experience delivering vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of the main clients, along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors. The company provides full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works, bringing localized expertise to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution.
Role Purpose
To ensure safe, compliant, and effective execution of lifting operations by preparing and approving lifting plans, conducting risk assessments, selecting appropriate equipment and methods, and supervising all lifting activities on site.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Approvals
- Prepare and approve lifting plans, risk assessments, method statements, and crane studies.
- Categorize lifting activities as routine, non-routine, critical, or complex.
- Select suitable cranes, lifting equipment, accessories, and lifting methods.
Pre-Lift Verification
- Verify crane capacity, load weight, radius, ground conditions, and environmental factors.
- Conduct site inspections and pre-lift meetings before starting lifting activities.
- Ensure lifting equipment and accessories have valid third-party certification and inspection records.
- Confirm that all lifting personnel are trained, competent, and certified.
Operations & Coordination
- Coordinate with lifting supervisors, crane operators, riggers, banksmen, HSE personnel, and construction teams.
- Monitor lifting operations and ensure compliance with the approved lifting plan.
- Stop any unsafe lifting activity and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure emergency and rescue arrangements are available for critical lifting operations.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain lifting plans, inspection records, equipment registers, and certification documents.
- Participate in incident investigations, toolbox talks, audits, and safety meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Valid Appointed Person certification from an approved training provider.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in lifting operations within oil and gas, EPC, construction, or industrial projects.
- ADNOC project experience is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of crane operations, lifting calculations, rigging practices, and international lifting standards.
- Good communication, leadership, planning, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in preparing lifting plans using relevant engineering software is preferred.