Job Description — Lifting Supervisor (OPITO Level 3)

What structure will you work in as a Lifting Supervisor?

We are recruiting for one of our clients in Angola, for a Lifting Supervisor OPITO Level 3.
The role will be onshore from January to March 2026, then offshore on a 4x4 rotation until June 2027.

Lifting Supervisor (OPITO 3): Main missions and responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and oversee all lifting procedures associated with construction, maintenance, and modification works.

• Participate in the technical preparation and review of job cards related to lifting operations.

• Conduct risk assessments for simple and complex lifts, ensuring full compliance with HSE and project standards.

• Supervise lifting operations offshore and ensure safe execution in coordination with riggers, crane operators, and construction teams.

• Verify lifting gear, equipment certifications, and compliance with international lifting regulations.

• Provide technical support and training to crews on lifting best practices and safe lifting policies.

• Liaise with construction, preparation, HSE, and planning teams to ensure operational readiness.

• Report any deviation, incident, or non-conformity and propose corrective actions.

Profile and required skills for the Lifting Supervisor position

Education

• Technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, lifting engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years in lifting supervision within oil & gas.

• Mandatory OPITO Level 3 certification (or equivalent recognized lifting competence scheme).

• Offshore experience essential.

• Experience supervising complex heavy lifts is a strong asset.

Skills

• Fluent English mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of lifting operations, lifting plans, and international safety regulations (LOLER, API, ISO).

• Ability to interpret lifting drawings, crane charts, and load calculations.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Strong HSE culture, ability to stop unsafe work.

• Competent in coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

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EP2C Energy is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from persons with disabilities.
As part of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policy, we place paramount importance on compliance with QHSE rules to ensure a safe working environment for our employees, with the ambition of contributing positively to the environment.