Lifting Equipment Engineer / Specialist I - Expat at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Job Type: Contracts 

Main Functions

• Working within the Lifting and Hoisting department which is part of the Mechanical / Office Engineering Department responsible for the provision and inspection of Cranes and Lifting Equipment required supporting the workshop and field maintenance activities of the Gas to Liquids (GTL) Complex.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the contractor responsible for the testing and inspection overhead beams and gantries
• Monitor Maintenance Contractor’s compliance with GTL Health Safety, Lifting and Rigging Procedure and Standards
• Use appropriate computer programs to monitor and arrange 3rd party inspections
• Monitor 3rd party lifting activities, witnessing the inspection performed by 3rd parties testing Overhead Cranes, Lifting Equipment and mobile platform equipment required to support the Area Maintenance Teams

Job Requirements

• 7-10 years’ experience within the Petrochemical or associated Industry is high desirable
• A minimum at least of 5 years’ experience within the Oil and gas industry preferred
• Preferable Degree & qualified in Mechanical discipline or standards based qualification
• Ability to perform structural calculations (Structural Engineer) would be a plus
• Able to work with computers utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office suite of packages (Word and Excel competence is a must)
• Good communication skills in verbal and written English required
• Experienced in lifting equipment inspection
• Self-motivated Efficient and active, ability to manage contractors and push work forward
• Coordinate and Supervise the Inspectors on site, monitoring the progress of their work
• Team player with a good understanding of Health and Safety relating to lifting equipment.