Job Description: Lifting & Rigging Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Position Details
Job Title: Lifting & Rigging Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Years of Experience: 10
Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma or other relevant degree
Key Responsibilities
To ensure that all lifting operations are properly planned, supervised, and executed safely, including the approval of lifting plans, verification of personnel competence, manage and develop lifting teams, conduct trainings and inspection of lifting equipment and lifting accessories to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor, plan, supervise, and execute lifting operations on-site.
- Manage, advise and support contractors and company staff implementation of critical lifting activities on site.
- Support site safety team to ensure meeting relevant safety standards and support the initiative of 'Nobody Gets Hurt'
- Prepare, review, and implement lifting plans, lifting risk assessments, and method statements for complex lifting tasks.
- Prepare, update, and review the lifting procedures and manuals based on international standards and industry best practices.
- Maintain up-to-date lifting equipment registers and ensure maintenance and certification schedules are adhered to.
- Develop and implement corrective actions in case of non-compliance with safety standards.
- Investigate any lifting incidents and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Report on lifting activities, including incidents, near-misses, and safety performance indicators, to the safety management team.
- Develop communication channels with company staff, Projects SHE and construction, contractors, 3rd parties where required and support interface agreements regarding lifting operations.
- Lead lifting safety training and awareness programs for company staff and contractors.
- Develop lifting training materials where required.
- Oversee, coach, coordinate and provide clear instruction for COMPANY and CONTRACTOR lifting teams, ensuring safe working practices and efficient resource management during all lifting operations.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify that all lifting equipment is in safe working condition and compliant with relevant industry standards and regulations and identify improvement opportunities.
- Supervise, coordinate, support or manage contractors involved in lifting operations - where required, ensuring compliance to safety standards, and performance expectations.
- Work closely with the safety team to identify, assess, and mitigate risks or workplace hazards.
- Provide support in implementing safety initiatives, campaigns and maintaining a proactive safety culture on-site.
Key Competencies and Skills
Able to deliver training on safe lifting operations and related safety topics to ensure workforce competency and compliance.
Proven Leadership and Management Skills.
Excellent verbal, written and business communication skills, effective at all organizational levels.
Capable of making quick and effective decisions under pressure to maintain safety and efficiency.
Ability to conduct inspections on lifting equipment and accessories and provide recommendations.
Familiar with 3rd party inspection companies & lifting certification providers / training companies (local and international) and ability to conduct audits to ensure compliance.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to use Microsoft Office and relevant software.
In-depth knowledge of international lifting and rigging safety standards (e.g., OSHA, LEEA, LOLER, API).
Knowledge, Experience & Business Accomplishments Required
Proven extensive experience in lifting operations and lifting supervision, with 10 years of hands-on experience in high-risk industries (e.g., oil & gas, construction).
Certifications & Training
Lifting and Rigging Operations Training
LEEA Certified – Lifting Equipment Inspector / Supervisor
Appointed Person – Lifting Operations
Certified Rigger Level 1 or Level 2
Banksman / Signalman Training Certificate
Working at Height & Fall Protection Training
Basic First Aid, CPR & AED Certification