Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Lifting Planning & Supervision

Supervision:

Directly supervise all lifting operations on-site, ensuring that the crane operator, rigger, and banksman work in perfect coordination and adhere to the established Lifting Plan.

Lifting Plans:

Review and verify Category 1, 2, and 3 lifting plans. Ensure that ground conditions, outrigger loadings, and proximity hazards (power lines, structures, other cranes) are addressed before any lift commences.

Pre-Lift Briefings:

Lead mandatory pre-lift safety meetings and Toolbox Talks (TBTs) for the lifting team, ensuring every member understands their role, the load weight, and the communication signals to be used.

Permit Management:

Ensure that valid Permits to Work (PTW) are in place for all lifting activities and that any deviation from the plan results in an immediate "Stop Work."
2. Equipment Inspection & Compliance

Certification Verification:

Verify that all lifting equipment (cranes, hoists) and lifting tackle (slings, shackles, spreaders, chains) have valid, up-to-date third-party inspection certificates and color-coding.

Physical Inspections:

Conduct daily visual inspections of lifting gear for wear, damage, or defects, and immediately remove any non-compliant equipment from service.

Regulatory Adherence:

Ensure all operations comply with UAE local authority requirements (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, Trakhees) and international standards (e.g., LOLER, BS 7121).
3. Safety & Coordination

Risk Mitigation:

Proactively assess environmental factors such as wind speed, visibility, and site congestion, making the final decision to proceed or suspend lifting operations based on safety conditions.

Traffic & Exclusion Zones:

Manage the establishment of exclusion zones and barriers during lifting operations to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the fall zone.

Incident Reporting:

Report any near-misses, equipment failures, or incidents involving lifting operations to the HSE Manager and assist in the subsequent investigation.
Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.

Mandatory Certification:

Must hold a valid

Third-Party Lifting Supervisor Certificate

recognized in the UAE (e.g., NPORS, CPCS, or equivalent local authority approved certification).

Experience:

Minimum

5 to 8 years

of dedicated experience in lifting operations, with at least

3 years as a Lifting Supervisor

on large-scale

high-rise or heavy civil projects

in the

UAE/GCC

.

Technical Proficiency:

Expert knowledge of crane load charts, rigging techniques, and lifting mathematics.
Thorough understanding of different types of cranes (Tower, Luffing, Crawler, Mobile).

Skills:

Strong leadership and command skills, excellent observational abilities, and a non-compromising attitude toward safety. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Hindi/Urdu is highly beneficial.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy. Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person