Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

About the role

The Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer will join KBR's Abu Dhabi PMC team to support an offshore water injection project. Working on a 6‑weeks on / 3‑weeks off rotation, the role combines office‑based engineering with hands‑on offshore site activities, ensuring all heavy‑lift and material‑handling operations are safe, efficient, and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review lifting studies, rigging plans, method statements and detailed lift plans for routine, complex and critical offshore lifts.
• Perform engineering calculations for load distribution, sling tensions, crane capacities and selection of lifting equipment.
• Verify lifting points, padeyes, trunnions, spreader beams and temporary lifting structures.
• Design execution strategies for offshore installation, hook‑up, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all lifting activities meet project specifications, company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support during offshore installation, monitoring lifts and addressing any issues in real time.

Required profile

• Engineering background (mechanical, structural or related) with proven experience in offshore rigging and lifting.
• Familiarity with offshore standards and regulations governing heavy‑lift operations.
• Ability to work offshore on a 6‑weeks on / 3‑weeks off rotation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Lifting studies development
• Rigging plan creation
• Lift plan preparation
• Engineering calculations for load distribution
• Sling tension analysis
• Crane capacity assessment
• Offshore standards compliance
• Technical support during offshore installations