Job Title: Lifting Engineer
Location: Near Doha, Qatar
Employment Type: Long-term Contract

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Lifting Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background and at least 5 years of proven experience in planning complex lifting activities within the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of lifting equipment, crane types, and side-boom operations, and will be responsible for preparing lifting plans, ensuring safety protocols, and overseeing lifting operations in major projects and shutdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifting Plan Preparation: Develop and submit comprehensive lifting plans using AutoCAD, including all relevant documentation for client approval according to company lifting procedures.

• Safety Promotion: Enforce safe handling and lifting operations by referring to company HSE policies and international lifting standards.

• Equipment Verification: Review the scope of work and verify lifting equipment requirements to ensure they align with project needs.

• Systematic Approach: Maintain a structured and methodological approach to lifting operations, ensuring efficiency and safety.

• Site Surveys: Perform site surveys as part of work packs to verify lift classifications and crane assessments, including developing lifting studies, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements.

• Lifting Equipment Compliance: Ensure lifting equipment used in operations meets the necessary capacity for safe execution.

• Team Coaching and Training: Mentor and coach rigging supervisors, rigging foremen, and riggers, promoting safe lifting practices.

• Audits and Incident Investigation: Conduct internal audits of lifting operations, investigate lifting incidents, and analyze them for continuous improvement.

• Leadership: Lead on-site lifting teams to ensure lifting operations are performed safely, addressing all hazards and implementing appropriate controls.

• Equipment Certification: Ensure lifting equipment and appliances have valid third-party certifications and adhere to color coding systems as per current regulations.

• Execution Supervision: Oversee that all lifting activities are carried out safely and competently according to the approved lifting plan.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in planning complex lifting activities, specifically in the Oil & Gas industry.

• Member of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) or a similar recognized institution.

• Proficient knowledge of various crane types and side boom lifting equipment.

• Extensive experience working on major projects and shutdowns.

• Expertise in AutoCAD for developing lifting plans for both critical and non-routine lifts.

• Strong communication skills for effective coordination with teams, clients, and stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of rigging principles and best practices for safe lifting operations.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Ability to conduct risk assessments and provide safe lifting solutions for complex operations.

• Strong commitment to ensuring compliance with HSE standards and operational safety.

• Ability to train and guide less experienced team members, fostering a culture of safety.