Heavy Lift Supervisor

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Transport and installation

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction/Operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Heavy Lift Supervisor has overall responsibility for all lifting operations during the construction phase of the project. Working from the installation / construction vessel, a Heavy Lift Supervisor’s duties typically include ensuring all lifting equipment is regularly checked, serviced and all certificates are up to date. Other duties may include planning and managing all lifts on the vessel, ensuring risk assessments and HSEQ policies and procedures are always followed, and reporting and documenting all incidents or changes to the planned scope of work.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Dogging (DG), Advanced Scaffolding (SA) and Advanced Rigging (RA) certifications

• Permit to Work Training

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• Advanced First Aid certificate

• Working at Heights certification

• PMASUP 305 Operate Offshore Crane (or equivalent – Stage 3 Crane Operator)

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

• BOSIET (if required for offshore vessel)

• Construction Industry White Card

• Safety for Supervisors Training

• Undertake Manual Handling certification (MH)

• LEEA Lifting Equipment General (LEG) training highly desirable

Experience

• Extensive experience in heavy lifting supervisor or similar role on an offshore construction vessel

• Wind farm / renewables experience highly desirable but not necessary

• Demonstrated previous experience using permit to work systems

Skills and knowledge

• General knowledge of offshore standards and regulations for construction and installation

• Familiarity and previous experience working with various departments to ensure safety and quality standards are always maintained throughout the project scope

• Extensive knowledge and experience of heavy lifting

Physical requirements

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Decision making skills with the ability to lead and set a precedent for the whole lifting team

• Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture