Responsibilities / Requirements
- Select the appropriate crane and accessories for each lifting task.
- Prepare the lift plan and implement necessary safety and operational controls.
- Ensure lifting equipment is regularly maintained, examined, and safe for use.
- Confirm that all personnel involved are competent, aware of their tasks, and follow the required procedures.
- Ensure all necessary test certificates and documents are available.
- Ensure all statutory requirements and work permits are in place before lifting operations.
- Identify potential hazards and restricted areas during the lifting process.
- Establish emergency procedures in the event of crane damage or impairment and facilitate safe recovery.
- Ensure the person directing crane movements (Signaler/Banksman) is easily identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high-visibility clothing or markings.
- Brief all personnel involved or affected by the lift to ensure clarity and understanding.
- Monitor the lift execution and suspend the operation if any deviations (e.g., weather changes) occur that affect safety.
- Monitor the performance of all personnel to ensure high standards are maintained.
- Manage special issues such as language barriers or the presence of inexperienced staff.
- Check that routine lifts adhere to established standards and procedures without deviation.
- Close-out all Inspection Work Orders following the completion of Third-Party Inspection by uploading the Final Certificate after review/approval.
- Ensure the close-out of all recommendations raised by the Third Party Lifting Surveyor before the due date of the next inspection or as per the given duration in the Certificate.
- Ensure the lifting equipment under Load Test / Proof Load Test is ready for the test by delegating a competent Appointed Person to check the lifting equipment as per the approved Action Plan / Method Statement or perform the checking personally. Ensure valid certificates are available for the lifting appliances/accessories to be utilized for the Load Test / Proof Load Test.
Educational Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in a related discipline or equivalent.
Relevant Experience
- Minimum 05 years of related work experience in similar industries.