Rigging & Lifting Engineer Job

• Define and oversee maintenance activities for all fixed cranes, rigging, and lifting equipment.
• Act as equipment class owner for cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies, including preventative routines and written schemes of examination in CMMS.
• Ensure accuracy of work orders, spare parts, and equipment data in CMMS.
• Incorporate inspection and incident findings into CMMS to improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Define and assign inspection strategies for all lifting equipment and ensure timely execution.

• Manage third-party contracts for lifting services and equipment procurement.
• Provide technical input to tenders and contract evaluations for lifting-related services.
• Liaise with vendors to review lift plans, personnel competencies, and certifications.
• Supervise vendor execution of lifts, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.

• Provide assurance and technical support for lifting operations, ensuring compliance with standards (ABS, API RP 2D, LOLER, ISO, etc.).
• Liaise with OIM and regulatory bodies to ensure lifting operations meet international standards.
• Provide guidance on certification and examination requirements for all lifting equipment.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify improvements.
• Experience in developing and auditing lifting personnel competency frameworks (riggers, crane operators, lifting authorities).
• Demonstrated experience liaising with regulators and classification societies on lifting equipment inspections and certifications.
• Experience conducting lifting audits, risk assessments, and assurance reviews against LOLER and company lifting standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing lift engineering calculations.

• Provide technical support and oversight to Offshore Lifting Technical Authorities (OLTA) and Site Lifting Focal Points (SLFP).
• Review engineering methodology and calculations for complex lifts and engineered scaffolds.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient execution of lifting operations.
• Support rigging teams to implement safe and effective lifting practices.

• Strictly adhere to HSE requirements in all lifting and rigging activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain lifting, rigging, and crane operation procedures.
• Promote safe lifting practices through training, awareness, and procedural discipline.
• Participate in incident investigations, providing technical input, root cause analysis, and lessons learned.
• Prepare reports on lifting incidents and identified defects, recommending corrective actions.
• Experience leading technical response to lifting equipment failures or emergency situations offshore.

• Act as focal point for lifting engineering expertise across the asset.
• Build effective working relationships with onshore and offshore teams, vendors, and regulators.
• Mentor and provide guidance to offshore rigging and lifting teams to strengthen competence and compliance.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rigging and lifting operations in offshore/onshore construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Proven experience as Appointed Person or Lifting Engineer with authority to approve LOLER lift plans, including complex lifts.
• Valid Competent Person qualification from a recognized industry body.

• Certifications in:
• Lifting Equipment Inspection
• Rigging Loft Management
• Managing Work at Height
• Fall Arrest, Suspension & Rescue Equipment
• Offshore certifications: BOSIET, MIST, valid Offshore Medical.
• Strong knowledge of lifting regulations, codes, and standards (ABS, API RP 2D, LOLER, ISO, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead safe lifting operations, manage contractors, and provide technical assurance.
• BOSIET certificate for travel offshore as required.

• The opportunity to make a real impact, working alongside dedicated experts across functions
• A genuinely inclusive and diverse environment where every voice is valued
• Competitive remuneration

Tullow Group Services Limited