Lifting Appointed Person

We are

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions.

Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies, making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role

The primary responsibility is to support the deck and lifting operations on the client platform as per company processes and procedures and demonstrate safety leadership and continuous development in all aspects of crane, lifting, and support service activities.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

Lifting Appointed Person shall perform and be responsible for the following:

Prepare lift plan and procedure as per client and company standard.

Be in charge of planning, coordinating, controlling, and executing the lift.

Coordinate contractor's riggers to conduct all vessel lifts and those on the platform as directed by crane supervisor or company personnel.

Ensure that people involved are competent for performing their tasks, aware of the task and procedures to be followed, and aware of their responsibilities. Brief people involved in or affected by the lift.

Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available.

Manage client/company-owned and supplied loose lifting equipment. Be fully trained and conversant with loose lifting equipment rigging loft management procedures, including maintaining a lifting equipment database and issuance register consisting of:

Inventory of equipment.

Test certificates.

Damage loss report register.

Booking in and out sheets detailing the name of person using equipment, date of issue, description, etc.

Assist third-party inspection with inspection and recertification of lifting equipment in line with clients’/company's bi-annual lifting equipment campaign.

Carry out banking/signalman duties as and when required. Ensure the lift is carried out following the plan. Suspend the lift if changes or conditions (e.g., wind) occur that would cause a deviation from the plan.

Plan and risk assess all routine and up to non-routine complicated crane-lifting operations associated with the day-to-day running of the client/company platforms.

Supervise all lifting operations on client/company platforms, including non-routine complex lifts once approved by the Integrity Division.

Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task.

Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory.

Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place.

Identify all hazards and restricted areas.

Follow emergency procedures in case of damage or impairment to the crane during operation and for safe recovery of the crane to a holding location on the installation.

Ensure that the person directing crane movements (signaller/banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings.

Allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter operations, ballast control, other cranes.

Check that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts.

Ensure the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting.

Complete reports, lifting operation risk assessments, logs, and other documentation as required.

Ensure a competent supervisor is available should the appointed person delegate his duties or part thereof to others.

Have sufficient general engineering knowledge of loose lifting equipment to carry out daily inspection routines.

Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined, and appropriate for use.

Carry out platform emergency duties under the direction of nominated personnel.

Be multi-skilled in other platform duties including operating firefighting equipment and undertaking fire standby and deck duties when required.

The appointed person can delegate duties to competent personnel; however, the responsibility remains with the appointed person.

The appointed person has the authority to stop operations where danger is likely to arise if operations continue.

Requirements

Be at least 32 years of age or above.

Have at least a 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office is mandatory.

Hold ADNOC Training Center approved certification.

Have relevant oil and gas offshore and onshore lifting-related experience of not less than 10 years in the same area of application, with 5 years in a similar position.

Have adequate training and hands-on professional experience and be competent to act as an appointed person for lifting equipment.

Be able to write lifting plans, supervise, and execute critical lifting in oil and gas companies.

Have a focus on HSE priorities and lead a team for safe lifting practices across different locations of the organization.

Be familiar with international standards related to lifting engineering practices with sufficient knowledge in interpretation and to bring excellence in change management.

Hold a valid OGUK Medical Certificate, BOSIET, and H2S certification.

Preferred

Hold LEEA-UK qualifications including Entry Exam and 4-day appointed person (supervisor) course by an approved company training provider.