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1. Job Summary

The Lifting Engineer / Heavy Lifting Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and controlling heavy lifting and equipment erection activities at power plant and EPC project sites. The role involves preparing lifting plans, conducting rigging studies, verifying crane capacities, and ensuring all lifting operations comply with approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control lifting and erection activities for HRSG, turbines, piping systems, structural steel, and heavy equipment.
• Prepare and review lifting plans, crane load charts, crane configurations, rigging studies, and lifting sequences.
• Verify crane capacity, ground-bearing conditions, lifting accessories, rigging arrangements, and exclusion zones before executing critical lifting operations.
• Coordinate with construction, rigging, HSE, QA/QC, and subcontractor teams to ensure safe and efficient lifting activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure lifting operations comply with approved method statements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments (RA), and Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
• Supervise and monitor critical lifting operations, ensuring proper positioning, alignment, and protection of equipment during erection.
• Inspect lifting equipment and accessories to ensure they are certified, fit for purpose, and compliant with project requirements.
• Maintain lifting operation records, inspection certificates, equipment certification documents, and daily progress reports.
• Identify potential lifting hazards, implement preventive measures, and ensure compliance with project HSE procedures.
• Stop unsafe lifting operations and implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent incidents and equipment damage.
• Coordinate lifting activities with construction schedules and other site operations to minimize delays and ensure timely project execution.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant technical or professional certifications in lifting operations, rigging, crane operations, or lifting supervision will be an advantage.

4. Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 8+ years of relevant experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and equipment erection activities.
• Experience in Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP), EPC, industrial, or power plant construction projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HRSG, steam turbines, structural steel, piping systems, and heavy equipment erection.
• Previous experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia is preferred.

5. Technical Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cranes, rigging equipment, lifting accessories, and lifting operations.
• Ability to prepare and interpret lifting plans, crane load charts, rigging studies, and load calculations.
• Knowledge of crane configuration, load distribution, ground-bearing pressure, and lifting radius calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and lifting studies.
• Knowledge of critical lifting procedures, risk assessments, and safe lifting practices.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), and project-specific HSE requirements, where applicable.
• Good coordination, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a construction site environment and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

6. Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure all lifting activities comply with approved lifting plans, method statements, and project HSE procedures.
• Verify that cranes, rigging equipment, and lifting accessories have valid inspection and certification documents.
• Ensure all personnel involved in lifting operations possess the required qualifications and authorizations.
• Maintain safe working conditions by enforcing exclusion zones, communication protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable PTW systems and project-specific safety standards.

7. Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia's power plant or EPC construction projects.
• Relevant lifting engineering, rigging, or lifting supervision certifications.
• Experience with critical and heavy lifts involving HRSG modules, turbines, and large industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco or SEC project standards and procedures, where applicable.

8. Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Effective site coordination and leadership.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and project deadlines.

Note: Candidates should have relevant heavy lifting and erection experience, preferably in CCPP or EPC projects. Experience in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of applicable client-specific HSE requirements will be an added advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Diploma or Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant technical or professional certifications in lifting operations, rigging, crane operations, or lifting supervision will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 8+ years of relevant experience in heavy lifting, rigging, and equipment erection activities.
• Experience in Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP), EPC, industrial, or power plant construction projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HRSG, steam turbines, structural steel, piping systems, and heavy equipment erection.
• Previous experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cranes, rigging equipment, lifting accessories, and lifting operations.
• Ability to prepare and interpret lifting plans, crane load charts, rigging studies, and load calculations.
• Knowledge of crane configuration, load distribution, ground-bearing pressure, and lifting radius calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and lifting studies.
• Knowledge of critical lifting procedures, risk assessments, and safe lifting practices.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), and project-specific HSE requirements, where applicable.
• Good coordination, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a construction site environment and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with approved lifting plans, method statements, and project HSE procedures.
• Verify that cranes, rigging equipment, and lifting accessories have valid inspection and certification documents.
• Ensure all personnel involved in lifting operations possess the required qualifications and authorizations.
• Maintain safe working conditions by enforcing exclusion zones, communication protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable PTW systems and project-specific safety standards.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia's power plant or EPC construction projects.
• Relevant lifting engineering, rigging, or lifting supervision certifications.
• Experience with critical and heavy lifts involving HRSG modules, turbines, and large industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco or SEC project standards and procedures, where applicable.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Effective site coordination and leadership.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and project deadlines.