Lifting Supervisor - Ethiopia

Apply Competent Lifting Operator ( CPLO ) The client has commenced drilling an exploration well in the south of Ethiopia. TEBV has recruited 8 national staff from the local town and 4 semi skilled workers form Addis and using a competent lifting specialist from JTC, the crane provider, has built a useful yard gang. However, Ethiopian companies and nationals have historically had little exposure to Western industrial EHS standards, procedures and practices and are generally unfamiliar with such activities as handling steel pipe and using large wheeled cranes. In addition, OGEC, the rig provider, regrettably displayed unsatisfactory EHS competence including lifting and working at height during the rig up. The purpose of these two B2B positions is to act as the overall Quality Controller and Quality Assuror of the materials lifting and handling processes executed on the site materials yard and drilling location with particular emphasis on the deployment of cranes. The role of the incumbent is to assure that safe systems of work are in place and practised in the client yard on Sabisa-A location. This requires that the incumbent: Develops, writes and implements a Lifting Management System (LMS) for use by the yard materials gangs involved in materials handling in the laydown area on the Sabisa drilling location. Teaches, trains and mentors the yard gang individuals to assure a safe and efficient operating environment and issues certificates of competence as the individuals develop. Leads all those involved with lifting operations in delivering the work scope in accordance with the applicable specifications, procedures, method statements, risk assessments etc., contained in the LMS. Mentors the crane drivers to assure high quality risk assessments are carried out for all lifting activities, with particular attention to recognising the impact of change. Produces and reviews lifting plans/risk assessments and method statements for abnormal lifting situations. Assesses effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personnel and individuals' performance Carries out rigging loft and equipment checks as per the scheme of compliance. Promotes and encourages team safety performance through participation in Tool Box Talks, Audits, Risk Assessment and performance through EHS&S. Current Construction Plant Competence Scheme CPCS Appointed Person Blue Card (Lifting Operations) or a National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPOR) Appointed Persons Card CPCS Modules A40 (Slinging and Lifting) A61 (Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) A62 (Crane Supervisor) Working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and guidance. E.g. Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM, Work at Height, Confined Spaces etc. Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) BS 7121 Part 1 The Safe Use of Cranes Rigging Loft Management Experienced in Land based mobile cranes Minimum of 5 years lifting supervision experience within the oil and gas industry

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