Senior Lifting Engineer (Appointed Person)

Ghobash Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Planning","Documentation"]

Prepare and approve lifting plans, risk assessments, method statements, and crane studies for oil and gas, EPC, and construction projects. Classify lifting activities, select appropriate cranes and lifting methods, verify capacities and site conditions, and conduct pre-lift inspections and meetings. Coordinate teams and ensure equipment certifications and personnel competency, while monitoring operations, stopping unsafe lifts, and maintaining documentation and incident records.

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Ghobash Group
Ghobash Group
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Senior Lifting Engineer (Appointed Person)

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Job Summary

Prepare and approve lifting plans, risk assessments, method statements, and crane studies for oil and gas, EPC, and construction projects. Classify lifting activities, select appropriate cranes and lifting methods, verify capacities and site conditions, and conduct pre-lift inspections and meetings. Coordinate teams and ensure equipment certifications and personnel competency, while monitoring operations, stopping unsafe lifts, and maintaining documentation and incident records.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare and approve lifting plans, risk assessments, method statements, and crane studies.
  • •Categorize lifting activities and select suitable cranes, lifting equipment, accessories, and lifting methods.
  • •Verify crane capacity, load weight, radius, ground conditions, and environmental factors; conduct site inspections and pre-lift meetings.
  • •Coordinate with lifting supervisors, crane operators, riggers, banksmen, HSE personnel, and construction teams to ensure safe execution.
  • •Monitor lifting operations for compliance, stop unsafe lifting, implement corrective actions, and maintain lifting plans, inspection records, and certification documents.

Key Requirements

  • •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.
  • •Strong knowledge of crane operations, lifting calculations, rigging practices, and international lifting standards.
  • •ADNOC project experience is preferred.
Experience:5-8 yearsOil and gasEPCConstructionIndustrial projects
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipPlanningDocumentation
Certifications:Appointed Person
Languages:English

Company Brief

Ghobash Group
Ghobash Group is a diversified family-owned conglomerate based in the UAE, operating across automotive, luxury retail, distribution, real estate, and investments, providing products and services across the Middle East and beyond.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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