Appointed Person for Lifting Operations

Job summary

The role involves managing complex lifting operations across offshore installations in Northern and Central Europe, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. The Appointed Person will prepare detailed plans and collaborate with various stakeholders to uphold QHSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in lifting operations and at least 2 years in planning lifting activities.
• Certifications: IOSH Leading Safely or NEBOSH, CPCS Blue Card (Appointed Person), and ideally Level 5 NVQ for Lifting.
• Familiarity with DNVGL-ST-N001, BS7121 Safe Use of Cranes, and local lifting regulations.
• Proficient in implementing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), conducting risk assessments, and performing rigging calculations.
• Skilled in AutoCAD (2D/3D) and proficient with MS Office and AX.
• Knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and certification standards for lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all lifting operations for offshore installations in Northern and Central Europe.
• Serve as the nominated Appointed Person and subject matter expert for complex lifting tasks.
• Implement and manage the Safe System of Work (SSoW) for lifting operations.
• Develop lifting plans and rigging drawings, maintaining control over lifting activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and engineering stakeholders, representing the organization in meetings.
• Assess staff competencies and provide necessary training and inductions.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and address cross-functional issues systematically.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Quality (QA/QC) standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• High-level collaboration and communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to conduct training sessions effectively.
• Customer-focused and results-driven, with strong delegation skills.

Education

• Relevant certifications and experience as outlined in the qualifications section.

Tools

• AutoCAD (2D/3D), MS Office, AX.