Lifting Supervisor

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

The personnel lift supervisor must:

• Supervise the personnel lift operation; 
• Verify all crane/derrick and platform inspections have been accomplished as outlined in this part; 
•  Inspect the area for potential hazards, any hazards found during this inspection must be reported to the Project Manager prior to performing the personnel lift. This inspection must include, but not limited to Excessive load and/or radius; Overhead obstructions and electrical transmission lines; Hazardous locations;  Inadequate surface and support to withstand all forces imposed;  Wind, weather, and unstable conditions;  Any potentially hazardous conditions.  Verify the base of the crane is level in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and in no case greater than one percent of level;
• For crane/derrick with a boom-attached platform, verify that the platform is attached as specified by the platform manufacturer and crane/derrick manufacturer or qualified person; 
• Not allow the total weight of the lifted load, including rigging, platform, personnel, tools, and material, to exceed fifty percent of the crane/derrick's rated load, under the planned conditions of operation. 
• Not allow the platform's rating or the crane's/derrick's reduced rated load to be exceeded when loads are transferred to the hoisted platform. 
• Verify a trial lift has been performed. 
• Verify that during the trial lift, the platform is loaded to at least the weight expected during the actual lift.
• Not allow the crane/derrick to travel with personnel in the personnel platform except when the crane/derrick runs on fixed rails or runways. 
• Verify the platform is securely attached to the crane or derrick. 
• Verify the load line is not attached to or wrapped around the platform. 
• Verify boom-attached personnel platforms are attached according to manufacturer's specifications or a qualified person. 
• Keep people from passing under the raised platform. 
• Ensure there are no more people on the platform than are needed to do the job.

The personnel lift supervisor must ensure the crane/derrick and platform manufacturer's information is consulted for specific instruction on the crane/derrick operation. The crane/derrick and platform operation instructions in this part are intended as minimum criteria.

The personnel lift supervisor must ensure there are an appropriate number of signal persons, ground crew, and platform occupants to perform the personnel lift safely. In suspended and boom-attached platforms without boom motion controls, one occupant must be designated as the platform signal person. This person must be responsible for communicating with the operator and/or other designated signal persons.

• You should have at least 3 years of experience in lifting works with a large contracting company.
• Extensive Construction proven successful experience. 
• Strong background in Construction/construction engineering.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Fluent in English language is a plus factor.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate efficiently. 
• Autonomous, self-motivating but active team player.
• Hands on PC programs.

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration