OFFSHORE APPOINTED PERSON

Role Overview

Offshore Appointed Person at NMDC Group. This role is based offshore and involves oversight and management of lifting operations.

Role Purpose

Oversee and manage all aspects of offshore lifting operations to ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to established procedures and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Lift Planning & Preparation

• Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task.
• Prepare the lift plan and ensure the required controls are in place.
• Brief people involved in or affected by the lift.

Equipment & Compliance

• Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined and appropriate for use.
• Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available.
• Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place.

Safety & Hazard Management

• Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory.
• Identify all hazards and restricted areas.
• Ensure that the person directing crane movements (Signaler / Banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings.
• Ensure that the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting.

Personnel & Competency

• Ensure that people involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task and procedures to be followed, and aware of their responsibilities.
• Ensure competent supervisor available should the Appointed Person delegate his duties or part thereof to others.
• Manage any special issues such as language barriers and new and inexperienced staff.

Execution & Monitoring

• Ensure the lift is carried out following the plan.
• Suspend the lift if changes or conditions (e.g. wind) occur that would cause a deviation from the plan.
• Monitor the performance of all involved personnel to ensure that adequate standards of performance are maintained.
• Check that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts.

Concurrent Operations

• Allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter operations, ballast control, other cranes.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience of offshore and onshore lifting operations in a similar role in oil and gas industry.
• 4-days Appointed Person Course by an ADNOC Offshore Approved Training Provider is an added value.