Job description

• Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task
• Prepare the lift plan and ensure the required controls are in place
• Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined and appropriate for use
• Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory
• Ensure that people involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task and procedures to be followed,
and aware of their responsibilities
• Ensure competent supervisor available should the Appointed Person delegate his duties of part thereof to others
• Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available
• Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place
• Identify all hazards and restricted areas
• Ensure that the person directing crane movements (Signaler / Banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator
by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings
• Ensure that the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting
• Brief people involved in or affected by the lift
• 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
• Monitor the performance of all involved personnel to ensure that adequate standards of performance are maintained
• Manage any special issues such as language barriers and new/inexperienced staff
• Check that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts
• Shall allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter
operations, ballast control, other cranes

• Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task
• Prepare the lift plan and ensure the required controls are in place
• Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined and appropriate for use
• Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory
• Ensure that people involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task and procedures to be followed,
and aware of their responsibilities
• Ensure competent supervisor available should the Appointed Person delegate his duties of part thereof to others
• Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available
• Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place
• Identify all hazards and restricted areas
• Ensure that the person directing crane movements (Signaler / Banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator
by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings
• Ensure that the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting
• Brief people involved in or affected by the lift
• 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
• Monitor the performance of all involved personnel to ensure that adequate standards of performance are maintained
• Manage any special issues such as language barriers and new/inexperienced staff
• Check that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts
• Shall allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter
operations, ballast control, other cranes

1. 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
2. 4-days Appointed Person Course by an ADNOC Offshore
Approved Training Provider is an added value
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience of offshore and onshore
lifting operations in a similar role in oil & gas industry