Appointed Person

Job Ref No 8107 Posted On 25-Jan-2024

Job Title Appointed Person Years of Experience 5

Job Category Offshore Operations Job Location UAE - Abu Dhabi

Employment Status Full Time Employment Type Long Term

Position Level Senior Staff Candidate Gender No Preference

Education Diploma Preference All Nationality

Job Description

Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task

Prepare the lift plan and ensure the required controls are in place

Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined and appropriate for use

Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory

Ensure that people involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task and procedures to be followed, and aware of their responsibilities

Ensure competent supervisor available should the Appointed Person delegate his duties of part thereof to others

Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available

Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place

Identify all hazards and restricted areas

Ensure that the person directing crane movements (Signaler / Banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings

Ensure that the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting

Brief people involved in or affected by the lift

Ensure the lift is carried out following the plan. Suspend the lift if changes or conditions (e.g. wind) occur that would cause a deviation from the plan

Monitor the performance of all involved personnel to ensure that adequate standards of performance are maintained

Manage any special issues such as language barriers and new/inexperienced staff

Check that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts

Shall allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter operations, ballast control, other cranes

Skills Required 1. 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 2. 4-days Appointed Person Course by an ADNOC Offshore Approved Training Provider is an added value 3. Minimum 5 years’ experience of offshore and onshore lifting operations in a similar role in oil & gas industry