Job Description and Qualifications

The Lifting Superintendent (LS) will be responsible for all day-to-day cranes operation, heavy lifting operation and the coordination with the logistic team for the safe transportation operation activities. The LS will work with the Site Manager, Construction Managers and the different contractors working on site to insure the implementation of the Air Products procedures

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Lift Superintendent (LS) will be responsible for:

Planning and monitoring module and heavy equipments transport routing, crane pads/ laydown and equipment dressing areas.
Monitor and control the daily / weekly tasks of the heavy haul and heavy lift teams Liaise with third party heavy haul/ heavy lift contractor and FGP heavy lift/heavy haul and engineering team.
The management of lift planning and execution either with the General Contractors (GCs) or with a sub-contracted heavy lift contractor
Ensuring that contractual arrangements for major lifts meet the needs of the project and that suitable terms and conditions are in place.
Ensuring that lifting plans, risk assessments and method statements for the work are reviewed and approved to ensure compliance with the relevant International, KSA and AP specifications and requirements. Ensuring that such reviews are performed by suitably qualified personnel.
Where necessary acting as the Authorised person in controlling the lift.
Ensuring that all minor lifting, rigging and slings operations have suitable risk assessments and method statements.
Ensuring that all lifts are reviewed, approved and controlled by appropriately qualified personnel and that these personnel are identified in an appropriate way as responsible.
Provide technical advice on matters pertaining to primarily heavy transport and rigging/lifting operations , management of change, deviations and / or non-compliances.
Promote a continuous improvement culture. Provide oversight of the day-to-day heavy haul and assist with heavy lift activities performed by the Projects nominated Heavy Haul/ Heavy Lift contractor.
Monitor Contractors/Subcontractors’ transportation and lifting method statements to assure compliance with Project requirements.
Correct and appropriate implementation of technical principles, practices, and methods for lifting and transport operations.
Compliance with daily & weekly reporting programs and schedules. Plan and perform work in accordance with project scheduling.
Provide support to subcontractors’ maintenance teams as necessary in the detailed execution of preventative and corrective maintenance activities
Fully support all aspects of HSE in safety awareness, effectiveness, and recommended work practices.
Ensure all relevant equipment performance, certification and condition data are recorded accurately.
Participate in the monitoring and assessment of all equipment operations.
Contribute in conjunction with the HSE department to the Site's safety awareness, effectiveness programs, including recommendations to improve procedures, systems and work practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Appropriate International qualifications in lifting, lifting supervision and qualifications to act as the Authorised Person to supervise heavy lifting operations.
15 years of experience in Construction on industrial gases, oil & gas or related industry projects which should be construction site based.
5 year experience of leading and as Authorised Person for major lifting operation
Team Player
Strong leadership skills
Strong communicator written and oral
Strong and effective coordinator
Organized, disciplined, able to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities and parallel tasks
Report writing skills
Experience of working in a multicultural project team
Middle East project experience

Lifting Supervisor