Appointed Person Lifting Operations (LEEA)

Our Tier 1 Civil Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on a new high rise build project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as an Appointed Person on large scale new build projects and have worked with recognised main contractors in the UAE previously. Candidates must have UAE driving license and transport for the role.

This role is available for immediate joining and is being hired on a temp to perm basis as an initial 3-6 month contract position (Outsource employed by J10 Consulting) with the option to transfer to client staff on a permanent basis after 6 months should it suit all parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have proven experience of Supervising and managing site lifting operations, maintenance, inspection and load testing act activities for Site Lifting Equipment including Tower Cranes, Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Fork Lifts, Winches, Electric Hoists, PUll Lifts, Chain Blocks, Wire Rope Slings, Webbing Slings, Chain Slings, Shackles, Eye Bolts, Winches, Container / Baskets, Minimum 5 years hands on experience on maintenance, inspection Load testing & certification Trouble Shooting, auditing of cranes and other fixed / loose lifting items
• Able to prepare Lifting Plans, supervise and execute critical lifting in construction company projects.
• Create and review Methods Statements, Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis Plans. Works in line with Company HSE Policy ensures Contractors subordinate are aware of, and comply with HSE procedures, rules and regulations for Rigging / Lifting Activities.
• Able to manage the process for verifying the competency of Lifting Team (Appointed Person, Lifting Supervisor, Crane Operator and Rigger / Banksman)
• Have Broad based knowledge and conversant with international standards relevant to Lifting Equipment and Operations
• Remain upto date with Health & Safety at Work Guidelines
• Attend client and company management meetings on and off site regarding site rigging issues.
• Have thorough knowledge of Local legislations
• Have skills in Contracts Management of Third Party Lifting Equipment Inspection