Job Title: Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

United Arab Emirates·Abu Dhabimid

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Job Title: Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineering registration is preferred.
LEEA certification or equivalent lifting certification is highly desirable.
Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) certification is preferred.
Additional offshore certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

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Develop and review lifting studies, lifting procedures, rigging plans, and method statements for offshore installation and construction activities.
Prepare detailed lift plans for routine, complex, and critical lifting operations.
Perform engineering calculations for lifting arrangements, load distribution, sling tensions, crane capacities, and lifting equipment selection.
Verify lifting points, padeyes, trunnions, spreader beams, lifting frames, and temporary lifting structures.
Develop lifting execution strategies for offshore construction, hook-up, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
Ensure all lifting activities comply with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

Support offshore installation activities involving:
- Water Injection Skids
- Pumps and Compressors
- Process Equipment
- Piping Modules
- Structural Modules
- Pressure Vessels
- Electrical and Instrument Packages
- Subsea Components
- Pipelines and Risers
Coordinate heavy lift and critical lift operations using offshore cranes and lifting vessels.
Participate in load-out, sea fastening, transportation, installation, and hook-up activities.
Provide on-site technical support during complex lifting operations.

Specify and select appropriate rigging and lifting equipment.
Review certifications and inspection records for cranes, slings, shackles, lifting beams, spreaders, and hoists.
Ensure lifting equipment is suitable for intended loads and operating conditions.
Coordinate periodic inspections and compliance verification of lifting equipment.
Monitor lifting gear utilization and maintenance requirements.

Ensure compliance with:
- LEEA Standards
- LOLER Requirements
- API Standards
- ASME Standards
- OSHA Regulations
- Client Lifting Procedures
- Offshore Safety Regulations
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Constructability, SIMOPS, and Risk Assessment workshops.
Conduct lifting risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Identify hazards associated with offshore lifting activities and implement mitigation measures.
Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation when required.

Review contractor lifting studies and offshore lifting procedures.
Ensure contractor compliance with project lifting requirements.
Coordinate with:
- Construction Teams
- Marine Operations
- Fabrication Yards
- Offshore Installation Contractors
- Crane Operators
- Rigging Supervisors
- HSE Teams
Participate in lifting readiness reviews and pre-lift meetings.
Verify lifting equipment mobilization and site readiness.

Review lifting engineering deliverables from EPC contractors and vendors.
Verify load calculations and equipment weights.
Support transportation and installation engineering activities.
Ensure lifting interfaces are incorporated into project design reviews.
Participate in design reviews to ensure lifting and maintainability requirements are adequately addressed.
Provide technical recommendations for lifting and handling improvements.

Prepare and maintain:
- Lift Plans
- Rigging Studies
- Method Statements
- Engineering Calculations
- Risk Assessments
- Equipment Registers
- Inspection Reports
- Lift Execution Reports
Produce periodic reports on lifting activities and performance metrics.
Maintain project lifting documentation and audit records.

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in rigging, lifting engineering, and offshore construction projects.
At least 5 years of experience on offshore oil & gas or offshore energy projects.
Proven experience supporting:
- Offshore Platforms
- Water Injection Facilities
- EPC Projects
- Brownfield Modifications
- Offshore Hook-Up & Commissioning
- Heavy Lift Installations
Experience working with offshore installation contractors and lifting vessels.
Previous Middle East offshore project experience is preferred.