LIFTING SUPERVISOR

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily lifting and hoisting activities at the construction site.
• Ensure all lifting operations are carried out safely and according to approved lifting plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, signalmen, site engineers, and safety personnel.
• Supervise lifting activities involving mobile cranes, precast beams, U-beams, and other heavy construction materials.
• Check load weight, lifting points, crane capacity, lifting radius, and ground conditions before lifting.
• Ensure proper selection and use of lifting accessories such as slings, shackles, hooks and lifting beams.
• Inspect lifting accessories and ensure valid inspection/certification before use.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and lifting briefings before major lifting activities.
• Control and secure the lifting zone to prevent unauthorized access during lifting operations.
• Monitor weather, site conditions, overhead obstructions, and other potential lifting hazards.
• Stop lifting operations immediately when unsafe conditions or non-compliance are identified.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, safety procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Maintain lifting records, inspection records, and relevant documentation.
• Report lifting incidents, near misses, equipment defects and unsafe conditions to the Site Management/Safety Department.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Lifting Supervisor in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in bridge, road, precast, piling, or heavy lifting works is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of crane operations, rigging, and lifting practices.
• Familiar with lifting plans, crane load charts, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Relevant lifting supervisor competency/certification recognized by the relevant authority.
• Knowledge of DOSH/JKKP requirements related to lifting operations.
• Good leadership, communication, and site coordination skills.
• Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays when required by project needs.