Lifting Supervisor
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Crane Operator -
Construction
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Crane Operator
Abu Dhabi Full-Time Onsite Job Code : HPE-LS-09-2026 Closing Date: 30/10/2026
Experience 5-8 Year(s) Vacancy 1 Any Nationality Diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, lifting operations or a related discip
ROLE OVERVIEW Role PurposeControls lifting activities at the worksite and ensures eachlift is executed safely, within the approved lift plan and under valid ADNOCpermits and brownfield controls.
Project ContextSite based role for a fast track ADNOC brownfield project in Ruwais involving bulk civil works, including right of way preparation,excavation and trenching, access road preparation, berm construction, grading and compaction, and associated culvert works.
Key Responsibilities- Review the approved lift plan, permit, task risk assessment and site conditions with the lifting team before starting work.
- Conduct pre lift briefings and confirm thatcrane operators, riggers, banksmen and helpers understand their roles, signals,hazards and stop work requirements.
- Verify crane setup, outriggers, mats, level,radius, boom configuration, counterweight, exclusion zones and access routesagainst the lift plan.
- Inspect slings, shackles, hooks, spreader beams,tag lines and other lifting accessories and confirm valid certification andcolor coding.
- Confirm load identity, weight, center ofgravity, lifting points, rigging arrangement and travel path before authorizing the lift.
- Maintain effective communication with the craneoperator and banksman and ensure only the designated signaler directs cranemovements.
- Monitor wind, visibility, lighting, ground conditions, nearby excavations, live facilities and simultaneous operationsthroughout the lift.
- Coordinate with the Job Performer, Permit Coordinator, HSE team, equipment owner and affected work fronts.
- Stop the lifting operation if the approved parameters change, communication is lost, an alarm is raised or any unsafe condition develops.
- Ensure loads are securely landed, liftingaccessories are properly stored and the area is left safe after completion.
- Maintain daily lifting records and report defects, near misses, incidents and deviations immediately.
- Diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, lifting operations or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of lifting operations experience, including at least 3 years on ADNOC projects in brownfield areas.
- Valid ADNOC APLO competency and approvalapplicable to the operating company and project location is mandatory.
- Valid third-party Lifting Supervisorcertification and sound knowledge of crane operations, rigging practices and lifting accessories are required.
- Experience supervising mobile crane lifts in restricted civil construction and live oil and gas environments is required.
- Able to read lift plans, crane load charts,certificates, permits and task risk assessments and communicate clearly in English.
- Full-time site assignment in Ruwais for the duration of the project.
- Must be able to work within a fast-trackprogramme, extended site hours and shift arrangements when required.
Deployment is subject to client approval, validcompetency records, medical fitness, site induction and access requirements.
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