Our Client is seeking to appoint a Heavy Lift Superintendent for their Production Organization in Nigeria. Key responsibilities will include promoting a safe work environment; managing the planning and execution of several project routine and critical lifts needed to support the Nigerian Project Organization's ongoing project activities. This includes working with and coordinating project needs with local affiliate and contractors to ensure timely material and personnel receipt to meet project execution and schedule needs.
The position will be stationed in Lagos, Nigeria and will require travel to other fabrication sites and possibly offshore. Travel to Europe and US to meet with vendors and Contractors may be required.
The successful candidate will:
Ensure rigging and equipment movement / loadout will be done safely
Ensure overall planning and execution of lifting operations in all areas and assess the safety in connection with simultaneous operations
Serve as company representative to liase with Contractors rigging / Heavy Lift Specialist to ensure rigging activities are supported with engineering calculation study
Ensure all lifting components have valid certificates
Ensure Contractor's is implementing the approved plans and procedures especially in monitoring rigging equipment certification and inspection
Liase with Contractor's Load-out Supervisor to ensure all necessary procedures and plans are implemented
Provide Heavy Lift input into the execution planning and contracting of Onshore, Offshore and Subsea Installation projects
Define the resources and plans required to execute heavy lifts
Review rigging plans for lifts and approve/accept or suggest improvements
Ensure that the necessary maintenance program is established, implemented, completed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and standards
Review and witness lifts as needed to support affiliate needs
Review heavy lift plans, construction/installation risk assessments, and other construction related reviews.
Participate in constructability reviews
Assist in training, development and mentoring of the engineering and construction personnel.
Participate in verification reviews (e.g. IPR, CRR/IRR, CER, Audit) for Client's Projects as needed
The requirements for this position are:
The Heavy Lift Superintendent will probably have construction experience in various remote locations (e.g. West Africa, Russia, and etc.) with a major oil and gas operator, and:
5+ years Onshore/Offshore Heavy Lift experience at Supervisor or higher level
Familiarity with Codes, Regulations and Specifications for Heavy Lifts
Cost estimating and scheduling experience related to Heavy Lifts
Knowledge of oil and gas project construction work requirements and practices
Knowledge of oil and gas project safety and quality requirements and work practices
Knowledge of issues and challenges with projects in various remote locations
Be goal / results oriented
Possess organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with multi - disciplinary teams. The position will require:
Interpersonal skills - consensus builder
Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Project/P6 Software
Communication skills - good written and spoken English and presentation skills
Mentoring skills - interest, commitment and patience in developing in-country national resources
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