LIFTING ENGINEER

Lifting Engineer

Location: Doha, Qatar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma, or Diploma in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Additional relevant training in Safety, Quality Control, and Construction.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Solid command of English language.
• Strong knowledge of industry engineering standards, quality control, safety, and environmental practices.
• Proven ability to interpret and review method statements, inspection and test plans, construction schedules, and technical drawings.
• Strong problem?solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a multi?national, multi?cultural workforce.
  
  

Experience

• 10–12 years of experience coordinating and supervising offshore heavy lifts, non?routine lifts, and installation activities for major engineering projects.
• Background in offshore structures such as topsides, jackets, subsea installations, pipelines, umbilicals, risers, skids, and tie?in spools.
• Experience reviewing and approving contractor lifting plans, certificates, method statements, and load?out operations.
• Strong experience in FEED and EPC/EPIC project phases, with capability to review and approve contractor deliverables.
  
  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all offshore heavy lifts and non?routine installation activities involving topsides, jackets, pipelines, umbilicals, risers, and critical subsea components.
• Ensure all lifting engineering, offshore coordination, mobilization, and associated activities comply with approved scope, engineering requirements, and safety and quality standards.
• Provide guidance to contractors to ensure execution follows approved method statements, schedules, materials requirements, and project quality expectations.
• Review, comment on, and approve contractor construction engineering documents, including 3D models.
• Participate in engineering workshops such as Constructability Reviews, SIMOPS, Schedule Risk Analysis, Model Reviews, HAZOP, and Lifting Plan reviews.
• Act as the focal point for all lifting?related activities, coordinating with internal teams, external contractors, and third?party agencies.
• Support engineering reviews during both FEED and EPC/EPIC stages.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, equipment allocation, and progress, and report any deviations or concerns.
• Identify construction risk events, propose mitigation measures, and ensure these measures are implemented.
• Coordinate closely with discipline engineers on all lifting?related issues throughout engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Review all contractor lifting plans, method statements, certificates, schedules, and procedures for compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain detailed daily progress records and report anomalies or deviations with recommended corrective actions.
• Manage work permits to ensure contractor compliance with all safety and procedural conditions.
• Collaborate with other projects, departments, operations teams, and relevant stakeholders to resolve lifting?related issues.
• Contribute to development and improvement of corporate standards, specifications, and guidelines related to lifting operations.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to mahirah.marisa@airswift.com to apply or learn more.
  
  

Referrals are welcome too—feel free to share this opportunity with qualified professionals in your network.