Lifting Superintendent at BGI Energy Services Limited

Responsibilities

• The Superintendent is responsible for supervising all lifting operations assigned to the lifting equipment and crane crew under his authority; he is the Person-In-Charge (PIC)
• Duly complete all required operation logs, pre-use inspection procedures and checks.
• Prepare associated Lift Plans for the activity as applicable.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using the load/capacity chart that covers a selection of the configurations for the crane type.
• Perform a pre-operational check to demonstrate operational readiness.
• Control the banks man and riggers associated with lifting operations, including ensuring that personnel involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task, aware of the procedures to be followed, and aware of their responsibilities.
• Participate/ assist in the annual evaluation and review of company's approved 3rd Party Lifting Equipment Certifiers list.
• Assess competences of personnel involved in lifting & handling operations.
• Maintain and update the company's procedures (expertise) in safe handling and lifting operations.
• Manage the activities of contracted services used for specific handling and lifting operations.
• Advise on critical lifting operations, including preparing / reviewing lifting operation plans, engineering calculations, assessment of completed jobs, and attend the lifts.
• Act as companySite Representative for lifting operations on site and / or contractor’s crane barges where critical lifting operations are to be carried out.
• Undertake periodic lifting and handling audits as required, focusing upon the higher risk activities.
• Work with contractors to ensure technically acceptable lifting procedures and other related documentation are prepared in advance of lifting activities.
• Technical assessment and evaluation of cranes and other lifting equipment proposed by contractors for use on subsidiary sites and projects.
• Check that communication systems are available and used correctly.
• Assess the stability of the ground and ensure that the environmental conditions are within operating procedures.
• Control any form of lifting and positioning of the loads.
• Ensure that the lifting slings or chains are correctly secured to the load and tag lines are in place.
• Check that all loads are properly balanced and slung before lifting.

Requirements

• HND, B.Tech or B.Eng in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: Have at least 15 years of experience in rigging and lifting work, including experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Leadership and Supervisory Skills: Possess strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate and direct team members.