PurposeResponsible for the planning, coordination and control of all lifting and shifting operations involving heavy pipe spools, modules, and rigging on a new build CCUS project. Ensures full compliance with LOLER 1998, BS 7121, and site lifting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Lifting Planning & Documentation
Produce, review and approve Lift Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments for Category A, B & C lifts
Create and check rigging diagrams, sling configurations, CoG calculations for large bore pipe spools (up to 20T+), vessels and skids
Select cranes, mobile cranes, gantry systems, chain blocks, winches and lifting accessories based on load, radius and ground conditions
Plan lift & shift sequences for pipe racks, piperacks modules, absorber columns and compressor packages
Chair lift briefings and toolbox talks with crane supervisors, slinger/signallers and rigging crews - 2. Rigging & Heavy Pipe Specifics
Calculate weights, centres of gravity, sling tensions and D/d ratios for irregular pipe spools, flanged joints and coated pipe
Specify use of spreader beams, equalizer beams, soft slings on coated / stainless pipe to prevent damage
Oversee trial lifts, load movements in congested new-build areas, and blind lifts
Ensure all lifts over live plant, excavations and working at height are controlled - 3. Compliance & Safety
Act as Appointed Person under BS 7121-1 and LOLER
Ensure all cranes and lifting accessories have valid certification, thorough examination and are within SWL
Control permits to lift, ground condition checks, outrigger loadings, exclusion zones
Interface with HSE, temporary works, scaffolding and heavy haulage teams
Investigate near misses and implement lessons learned - 4. Coordination
Liaise with piping, structural, mechanical and commissioning teams for carbon capture units (absorbers, strippers, ducting)
Manage crane scheduling for multiple cranes on congested plot
Maintain lifting register and lifting equipment database
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Blue Card) - ESSENTIAL
- CPCS Crane Supervisor A62 or NPORS equivalent
- 10+ years heavy lifting, 5+ years as AP on new build power, petrochemical, CCUS, or oil & gas
- Proven experience with heavy wall pipe (12\" - 48\")
- Competent in AutoCAD / rigging software for producing rigging diagrams
- Strong knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121 Parts 1, 2 & 3
- CSCS / CCNSG Safety Passport, SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely
Desirable
- LEEA / Lifting Equipment Engineers qualification
- Appointed Person for Tower Cranes / Crawler Cranes
- Experience on Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Energy-from-Waste new builds
- Experience with SPMT, self-propelled trailers, strand jacking
- Familiar with CDM 2015 and COMAH considerations on CCUS
Key Competencies
Meticulous planner - can visualise complex lifts in congested pipe rack
Calm under pressure, stops job if unsafe
Clear communicator with riggers, welders, and site management
Strong rigging maths and attention to CoG / sling angles
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