Lifting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the set-up maintenance and safe and efficient
operations of the lifting equipment. He/She is responsible for coordinating and supervising all lifting
activities in accordance with lifting standards and regulation while considering high level standards of
safety in all lifting operations.

Job responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and be present to supervise all lifting activities in accordance with the lifting plan.
• Ensure that only registered and appointed crane operator, certified signaller and rigger
participate in any lifting operation involving the use of any cranes.
• Preparations of lift plans in accordance with lifting procedure.
• Collect and manage lifting activity records.
• Check and ensure proper ground conditions and barge conditions are suitable and safe for
any lifting operations.
• Ensure that crane operators conduct daily checks of their assigned lifting machines and
appliances prior to the start of their work-shift.
• Brief all crane operators, riggers and signalmen on the safe lifting procedures in place.
• Check the validity of lifting machine certificate by Approved Authority/ 3rd Party and
maintenance inspection program.
• Ensure that safe lifting procedures are in order for any lifting operation coordinated with
Construction Manager and Lifting Engineer.
• If unsafe conditions are reported, to take suitable measures to rectify the conditions so that
the lifting operation can be conducted safely.
• In any situation where immediate rectification cannot be done, ensure that all necessary
measures are taken to make the situation and area safe before reporting to his supervisor.
• Wear PPE specified by the company to be identified as a lifting supervisor during lifting
operation.
• Attend daily tool box meeting with supervisors and workersfor effective consultation,
communication and coordination before commencement of work.
• Investigating accidents or complaints.
• Ensure compliance to relevant regulations and company’s quality, safety, health and

environmental (QSHE) policies, practices and procedures at all times.
• Perform and report any other tasks as may be assigned by and to the Construction Manager.

Job qualification, experience and skills.
Applicant should possess the following.
• Minimum 5 years experience in lifting operations supervision
• Must have attended relevant training.
• Must have ability to interpret, plan and monitor lifting operations.
• Completed WSQ Rigging and Signalman course.
• Completed Lifting Supervisors Safety course.
• Experience for both onshore and offshore is an added advantage.
• Good supervisory and communication skills.
• A team player with the ability to work independently as well as in a team.