Job Description
Senior Lifting Equipment Engineer
Dubai, UAE
Permanent
Petroplan are currently recruiting for a Senior Lifting Equipment Engineer to join a local operating company based in Dubai.
Job Purpose
Accountable for the safe operation of lifting equipment in Dubai Petroleum Establishment and Dubai Supply Authority.
Key Accountabilities:
- The Senior Lifting Equipment Engineer will be appointed as the Technical Authority for all offshore and onshore lifting equipment. This includes cranes (pedestal, king post, rental and overhead type) and all other mechanical handling aids.
- Point of contact for technical design queries and for coordinating access to further specialist engineering advice as and when required.
- Supporting inspection, maintenance, defects and troubleshooting as required.
- Regular review of Company’s Lifting Operations Standards and update as required.
- Build and maintain excellent client and vendor relationships and ensure that all service standards are met.
- Act on behalf of the Company, making full use of lifting technical expertise, when required. Identify any possible lifting equipment improvement opportunities and advise on realization and implementation of those opportunities.
- Maintain the highest level of quality control in line with continued Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Operations.
- Manage the ‘Offshore’ Crane Replacement / Major Overhaul Projects end to end. This will include all aspects from preparation of a business case through to installation / commissioning.
- Ensure that Load Radius Charts are updated and appropriate for individual cranes.
- Review, modify and approve Lifting Plans prepared by rigging specialists and approve third party rigging plans for complex lifts. Plan and arrange all work related activities in a safe, effective, timely and efficient manner.
- Prepare dispensations to allow safe lifting of items that cannot be lifted under the usual Company lifting practices.
- Identify and update safety critical elements associated with lifting equipment in conjunction with the Asset Integrity team.
- Support activities related to Maintenance Strategy and Performance Standard, when required.
- Travel offshore as and when the job requires including staying multiple days if operationally required.
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Mechanical / Structural Engineering.
Experience Profile:
- 10 years’ experience of supporting crane operations and lifting equipment care within a Production and Maintenance Operation, preferable in an offshore or other remote location.
- Extensive experience with offshore pedestal cranes is essential.
- Experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) would be an advantage.
Competencies / Skills / Others:
- Strong communication and influencing skill.
- Embrace and operate within a dynamic, operationally-focused environment.
- Ability to operate / integrate across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills.
- Certifications for offshore travel
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What’s more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today’s world of work – it’s about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you’re looking for from your next role.