Lifting Supervisor

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lifting Supervisor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• Would you like to develop your experience as a Lifting Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that works to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food, and security, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees?
• Within Oil & Gas projects in Nigeria, the Lifting Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all lifting operations on site, both onshore and offshore.
• The role ensures full compliance with HSE requirements, project specifications, and international lifting standards while operating in a high-risk environment.

Job Responsibilities
The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities:
Supervision & Coordination:

• Supervise and coordinate all lifting operations on site (onshore and offshore),
• Act as the focal point between construction teams, methods engineering, HSE, and project management,
• Coordinate lifting activities with other disciplines and contractors on site.

Engineering & Preparation:

• Develop and review lifting plans in close cooperation with the methods and preparation teams;
• Define and validate lifting procedures in accordance with Oil & Gas project constraints;
• Select and approve appropriate lifting equipment and technical means (cranes, rigging gear, accessories).

HSE & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, local Nigerian regulations, and international standards (API, ISO, LOLER, etc.);
• Perform risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for lifting operations;
• Lead toolbox talks and actively participate in site safety meetings.

Team Management:

• Supervise, train, and mentor lifting personnel (crane operators, riggers, banksmen);
• Ensure personnel competency, valid certifications, and compliance with training requirements.

Inspection & Maintenance:

• Carry out regular inspections of lifting equipment and lifting accessories;
• Ensure lifting equipment certification and maintenance records are up to date;
• Prepare and issue incident, inspection, and maintenance reports.

Operational Follow-Up:

• Plan and schedule lifting operations in line with project timelines;
• Manage unforeseen situations and resolve technical issues related to lifting activities;
• Optimize the use of human and material resources throughout project execution.

Communication & Reporting:

• Maintain effective communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors ; 
• Provide regular activity and progress reports to project management.

Required Profile

• You have proven experience as a Lifting Supervisor in Oil & Gas projects,
• Also a strong background in both onshore and offshore operations,
• You have excellent knowledge of heavy and complex lifting operations,
• Also, a strong HSE culture and safety leadership,
• A professional level of English is required for international projects.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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