Offshore Appointed Person – Crane Operations

About the role

The Offshore Appointed Person is responsible for overseeing all crane lifting activities on offshore sites, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient execution of lift plans.

Key responsibilities

• Select appropriate crane and accessories for each task and prepare detailed lift plans.
• Verify that lifting equipment is maintained, examined and suitable for use, and that all test certificates and statutory documents are available.
• Identify hazards, restricted areas and ensure necessary work permits are in place.
• Brief and monitor all personnel involved, ensuring competence, awareness of procedures and responsibilities.
• Control lift execution, suspend operations if conditions change (e.g., wind) and manage concurrent activities such as helicopter operations.

Required profile

• 3‑year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore and on‑shore lifting experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Completion of a 4‑day Appointed Person course from an ADNOC‑approved training provider is a plus.

Required skills

• Crane operation and selection.
• Lift planning and execution.
• Equipment maintenance and certification management.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.