- Ensure effective implementation of the HSE policy and the Lifting Management System for lifting and handling activities.
- Act as Approval Person for Lifting Operations and represent the Managing Director / General Manager in lifting matters.
- Ensure compliance with Company lifting and handling requirements, applicable legislation, regulations and technical standards.
- Be competent to plan lifting operations and to technically review / validate lifting plans according to the applicable lifting category and Company requirements.
- Review Category 2/3 lift plans, when requested by the Permit to Work Approving Authority, and monitor Category 1, 2 and 3 lifting operations.
- Technically validate lift plans for the most complex Category 3 lifting operations, as defined in the categorization checklist.
- Ensure preparation of the required lifting dossier for complex operations, including the required validation by a competent Level 4 person (CPLO) where applicable.
- Review third-party lifting procedures and, where required, develop or review overload test procedures.
- Attend, or ensure representation by a competent person, during the most complex Category 3 lifting operations at their place of execution.
- Provide technical advice on lifting and handling operations to management, project managers and other functions upon request.
- Act as affiliate focal point and advisor for lifting and handling matters and represent the affiliate in relevant industry committees and specialist forums.
- Ensure appropriate competence and training of personnel involved in lifting operations.
- Support the selection, technical qualification and performance evaluation of contractors providing lifting services.
- Provide technical support for the procurement, inspection, certification and use of lifting equipment and accessories.
- Participate in lifting-related incident investigations, audits and reviews and ensure lessons learned are shared.
- Level / Diploma: Master of Science in Engineering.
- Core rigging and lifting qualifications as a strong advantage:
- OPITO Approved Rigging & Lifting – Level 3-4 (Mandatory for CPLO roles)
- OPITO Approved Banksman Slinger – Level 3-4
- ECITB Rigger ICE – Level 3 & Level 4
- Rigging Engineering – Level 2.
- Site Lifting & Construction Supervisor status.
- Responsible Person for Lifting Operations (RPO) / Appointed Person credentials.
- ECITB IHSP – Advanced & Supervisor Levels.
- BOSIET (OPITO) – Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader & Helideck Certified in Accident/Incident Investigation & Risk Mitigation.
- Professional Experience: 10+ years in lifting and handling operations / APLO-related responsibilities.
- Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is an advantage.
- Strong presentation skills are an advantage.
- Understanding of drilling operations is an advantage.
Place of work (City & country ) : Baku, Azerbaijan
Working Schedule : 5 days per week, resident
Starting date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year, renewable
