Appointed Person Lifting Operations, APAC

Job description

Responsibilities

Lifting Authority & Governance Serve as the designated Appointed Person (AP) for offshore lifting operations across the APAC region. Provide technical leadership and governance for all lifting and load handling activities. Develop and maintain lifting standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with industry regulations and company requirements. Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, IMCA, BS 7121, ISO standards, local regulations, and client-specific requirements.

Act as the technical authority for lifting-related risk management and assurance activities. Planning & Engineering Review, approve, and authorize lift plans, critical lift studies, and lifting risk assessments. Develop engineered lifting solutions for complex and non-routine offshore operations. Verify crane capacities, rigging arrangements, load calculations, load paths, and environmental limitations. Support project teams during tendering, planning, execution, and close-out phases.

Ensure lifting operations are adequately resourced with competent personnel and certified equipment. Operational Excellence Participate in project mobilizations, offshore campaigns, and vessel readiness reviews. Conduct lifting operation audits, inspections, and assurance reviews across APAC projects. Investigate lifting incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions and lessons learned. Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational reliability.

Support emergency response planning associated with lifting operations.

Qualifications

Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a related discipline. Recognized Appointed Person qualification (e.g., CPCS A61 Appointed Person or equivalent internationally recognized certification) preferred. Minimum 5 years' experience in offshore lifting operations, heavy lift projects, rigging, or marine construction activities.

Demonstrated experience developing and approving complex lift plans and engineered lifting studies. Strong understanding of offshore crane operations, rigging systems, and marine lifting challenges. Experience working across multiple countries within the APAC region.

Preferred

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation. LEEA qualification or membership. CPCS Blue Card (Appointed Person) Experience supporting offshore renewables, decommissioning, subsea, or heavy transportation projects. Formal training in incident investigation and risk assessment methodologies.

Competencies

Advanced lifting engineering and rigging expertise. Offshore crane operations and load handling systems. Lift planning and critical lift assessment. Risk identification and mitigation. Regulatory and industry compliance knowledge. Incident investigation and root cause analysis. Leadership Competencies Safety leadership. Technical authority and decision making. Stakeholder management Coaching and mentoring. Strategic thinking.

Problem solving under operational constraints. Effective communication and influencing skills. Continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead lifting operations assurance across a diverse APAC offshore portfolio. Exposure to complex marine, offshore construction, renewable energy, and special projects. Regional exposure role with significant technical influence and decision-making authority. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Generous Paid Time Off policies Professional development and career growth opportunities. International project exposure and collaboration with global technical experts.

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