Technical Manager/ Deputy Technical Manger

Company Description

Claymore Security & Safety Consultants Co. is a leading Type 'A' Inspection Body located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We provide third-party inspection, testing, and certification for various types of lifting equipment scaffold, and machinery, BMU/ cradle, elevators and escalators and pressure vessels. In addition, we offer HSE training and safety consultancy services at the highest standard. Our specialty is in lifting equipment inspection, and we also provide all lifting operation/testing tools and equipment for rental.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in United Arab Emirates , the Technical Manger / Deputy technical Manger is responsible for overall inspection, examining, and certifying lifting equipment, lifting accessories, and scaffolding structures in compliance with local regulations, international standards (such as LOLER, BS EN, ISO, and OSHA), and company procedures. The inspector ensures that all equipment and structures are safe for use, properly maintained, and meet operational and safety requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

- Supervise and authorize inspection personnel for all lifting equipment categories (cranes, hoists, MEWPs, lifting accessories, etc.).

- Maintain and verify compliance with ENAS & EIAC accreditation requirements and ISO/IEC 17020 clauses.

- Ensure inspection methods are consistent with current standards and manufacturer guidelines.

- To ensure all inspection are executed in strict compliance with EIAC, and inspection standards.

- Conduct competency evaluations, technical interviews, and annual assessments for inspectors.

- Develop training and authorization programs

- Review and sign-off on inspectors’ technical authorizations.

- Perform periodic monitoring inspections on lifting equipment (e.g., mobile cranes, tower cranes, hoists, forklifts, winches) and lifting accessories (e.g., slings, shackles, hooks).

- Approve and validate inspection procedures, checklists, and technical reports.

- Support Quality Manager during internal audits, management reviews, and EIAC assessments.

- To provide technical support and advice on technical integrity related inspection issues to the Asset, Operations teams.

- To support the development of an effective inspection team to enable a clear vision of how to contribute to objectives.

- Maintain direct and regular contact with technical Teams in order to ensure an effective Inspection Service.

- Conduct inspection of scaffolding systems (tube & fitting, system scaffolds, mobile towers) for compliance with ISO,BS EN, EIAC , and local regulatory standards.

- Review inspection reports, calculations, and load test data before certification release.

- Resolve technical disputes, non-conformities, and client escalations.

- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for nonconformities raised in assessments.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for inspection quality and efficiency.

- Ensure onsite work activities are performed in accordance with the health, safety and environmental policy, company QHSE manual and asset specific control of work procedures and practices.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil , Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory).

- Minimum 12 years of experience in lifting equipment inspection.

- Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 requirements.

- Certification in LEEA, API, or equivalent.

- Certified Scaffold Inspector (e.g., CISRS, CITB).( preferred)

- ISO 9001 and ISO 17020 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification (preferred).

- Familiarity with EIAC accreditation procedures.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and report review skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Passed EIAC assessment for All types of lifting Equipment.(Mandatory).
• Strong understanding of lifting operations and scaffold safety.
• Good knowledge of inspection procedures, risk assessment, and hazard identification.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Physical fitness for climbing and working at heights.
• Attention to detail and safety-oriented mindset.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Background in working within oil & gas, construction, or industrial sectors is highly desirable.

Claysafe@emirates.net.ae / Quality@claycss.ae

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• EIAC Assessment: 10 years (Preferred)