Lifting Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION LIFTING ENGINEER

Industry: Steel Structure Fabrication / Construction
Location: Oman
Position: Lifting Engineer
Department: Engineering / Lifting Operations

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lifting Engineer with a strong background in steel structure fabrication, erection, and heavy lifting operations. The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising lifting activities to ensure the safe and efficient handling, loading, unloading, and installation of steel structures in compliance with project requirements and HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review lifting plans, method statements, and risk assessments for steel structure lifting and erection activities.
• Plan lifting operations involving mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, and other lifting equipment, as applicable.
• Calculate load weights, lifting capacities, crane radius, boom length, sling angles, and rigging requirements.
• Select appropriate cranes, lifting tackles, slings, shackles, spreader beams, and other rigging equipment.
• Coordinate with fabrication, structural erection, construction, and site teams to ensure smooth execution of lifting activities.
• Verify the weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, and lifting points of fabricated steel structures before lifting.
• Ensure all lifting equipment and accessories have valid inspection certificates and are fit for use.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure ground conditions, crane positioning, and working areas are suitable for lifting operations.
• Ensure compliance with approved lifting plans, project specifications, client requirements, and applicable Oman HSE regulations.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, and signalmen to ensure safe lifting and load-handling operations.
• Identify lifting hazards and implement appropriate control measures to prevent accidents and equipment damage.
• Monitor lifting activities and maintain records of lifting plans, inspections, permits, and related documentation.
• Participate in toolbox talks, lifting coordination meetings, and incident investigations when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certification or training in lifting engineering, rigging, crane operations, or lifting supervision is preferred or required as per project standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in lifting operations within the steel structure fabrication, structural steel erection, or heavy industrial construction industry.
• Experience in planning and executing heavy lifts involving fabricated steel structures.
• Familiarity with crane load charts, rigging calculations, lifting accessories, and lifting-plan preparation.
• Experience working on industrial, oil and gas, or large-scale construction projects is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of lifting-plan preparation and load calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings.
• Understanding of crane capacities, rigging arrangements, sling angles, and lifting accessories.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems, and HSE procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with relevant lifting-planning or engineering software is an advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong safety awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site engineers, supervisors, crane operators, riggers, and project management teams.
• Willingness to work at project sites in Oman.

Note: Candidates with hands-on experience in steel structure fabrication and erection, heavy lifting operations, and industrial construction projects will be preferred.