2 X Lifting Supervisor, Offshore 4x4

Job Description: Offshore Lifting Supervisor

Position Title: Offshore Lifting Supervisor

Location: Offshore Angola

Work Schedule / Rotation: 4 weeks ON / 4 weeks OFF (Equal Rotation)

Contract Type: Contract / Rotational

Contract duration: 3 years

Industry: Oil & Gas (Offshore Exploration & Production)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Offshore Lifting Supervisor with a valid OPITO Level 3 Certification to lead and manage offshore lifting operations for a major deepwater asset in offshore Angola.

The Lifting Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all lifting and rigging operations (routine, non-routine, and complex/critical lifts) are planned, supervised, and executed safely in full compliance with international maritime standards, company safety guidelines, and client lifting specifications.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Lifting Operation Planning & Supervision

• Act as the Person in Charge (PIC) / Appointed Person for all lifting and rigging activities on the offshore facility.

• Review, approve, and implement Lift Plans, Risk Assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA / Tool Box Talks) prior to initiating lifting activities.

• Direct and supervise the deck crew, crane operators, and riggers during routine, heavy, complex, and blind lifting operations.

• Verify weight calculations, center of gravity assessments, load distribution, and rigging equipment configurations for all critical loads.

2. Safety, Health, & Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with offshore safety management systems, Stop Work Authority (SWA), and Permit to Work (PTW) frameworks.

• Ensure clear line-of-sight communication between crane operators, banksmen, and rigging crews via visual signals and radio communications.

• Conduct daily Toolbox Talks (TBT) and pre-rigging inspections to ensure hazards are identified and mitigated.

• Participate in incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and safety audits relating to lifting equipment or operations.

3. Equipment Integrity & Inspection

• Inspect lifting tackle, rigging gear (slings, shackles, spreader beams, winches), and cranes daily to verify valid certification and color-coding compliance.

• Maintain the offshore Lifting Equipment Register and quarantine damaged or uncertified gear immediately.

• Monitor crane operating limitations, environmental conditions (wind speeds, sea state/vessel motion), and safe working loads (SWL).

4. Operational Coordination & Logistics

• Coordinate closely with the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), Deck Foreman, Barge Master, and Marine Crew for supply vessel loading/unloading and internal deck movements.

• Ensure efficient deck space management and cargo handling in compliance with offshore platform logistics.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Certifications:

• OPITO Level 3 Lifting Supervisor / Competence Assessment Certificate (Valid and mandatory).

• OPITO BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) or FOET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS).

• OPITO Approved Offshore Medic / First Aid (or valid offshore medical fitness certificate).

• Valid Offshore Medical Certificate (OGUK / ENG1 or equivalent fit for offshore deployment).

• Seaman’s Book / Discharge Book.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant offshore lifting/rigging experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with at least 3+ years specifically in a Lifting Supervisor capacity.

• Proven experience on FPSOs, Drillships, Semisubmersibles, or Fixed Offshore Platforms.

• Deep understanding of international lifting regulations (e.g., BS7121, LOLER, LEEA guidelines, and API specs).

• Prior experience working in West Africa / Angola deepwater offshore environments is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-national deck crews.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of Portuguese is advantageous.

• Advanced technical knowledge of crane operations, rigging math, load charts, and rigging equipment inspection

Working Conditions & Benefits

• Rotation: 4 weeks ON / 4 weeks OFF (Offshore Angola)

• Accommodation: Full board and lodging provided on board the offshore facility.

• Travel: Flights, visa support, and transit assistance provided to and from the offshore site.

• Package: Competitive day-rate / salary package with comprehensive offshore insurance coverage.