Introduction

The role of lifting specialist is to serve as Company expert, focal point and approval authority in routine, non-routine critical engineered heavy/dynamic lifts and rigging operations;
To take a leading role in the Contractors preparations, by contributing through the development and subsequent approval of contractors various lifting/rigging requirements;
To ensure that these requirements meet all technical and statutory codes and practices related to undertaking mechanical handling.

About this role

Act as Company’s Focal point for all project lifting matters including approval of related lifting & rigging proposals, plans and technical documents submitted by Contractor;
Coordinate with all lifting/rigging operation steak holders, ensuring a cohesive approach is taken to any given scope;
Ensure that all works are strictly in accordance with project HSE standards, policies and procedures;
Support the project execution teams (Company & Contractor) with review of lifting procedures, together with providing technical support of mechanical handling execution matters;
Attend/facilitate and proactively contribute to Hazard Identification/Risk Assessments, pre lift/rigg site meetings, discussions and toolbox talks;
Directly oversee non routine, heavy and critical lifts, along with complex hauling & rigging operations at site, ensuring technical compliance with approved plans;
Act as Company inspection & validation (accept/reject) authority, for temporary mechanical handling equipment (site cranes, rigging loft and associated items);
Attend Construction review phases, to better understand the anticipated installation scopes, therefore anticipate lifting, hauling and rigging applications.

Fluent in English written and spoken;
Recognized valid Competent Lifting Specialist certification, issued by internationally recognized body;
Minimum 10 years’ demonstrable experience in senior lifting roles, responsible for lifting preparation;
review and approval, equipment inspection and approval and lifting operations execution;
Proven understanding of all lifting codes and practices under BS, ASME, LOLER, ISO etc;
Strong communication skills;
Strong Team ethic, whilst able to work autonomously;
Computer literate in typical office programs, along with project management and specific lift design software.