Approval Person for Lifting Operations
Advertised: 28 August 2025
PeopleConnexion
Mining, Oil and Gas | Gulf
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- Led safe & compliant lifting operations across projects.
- Approve complex lifts & audits in line with international standards.
- Mentor teams & build a strong safety culture
About the Company
A leading energy organization in Papua New Guinea, delivering major LNG and oil projects across diverse and challenging environments. The company is committed to safety, innovation, and sustainable development, offering professionals the opportunity to take on high-impact responsibilities, lead initiatives, and grow their careers while contributing to transformative energy projects.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lifting Specialist and Technical Authority to join one of the most significant LNG projects in PNG. The position ensures safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations across logistics, construction, drilling, and offshore/onshore activities. Responsibilities include providing technical oversight, mentoring teams, and embedding a strong safety culture while contributing to a strategically important venture that drives growth, innovation, and sustainable development in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead as the Lifting Technical Authority (CPLO Level 3)
- Approve and oversee complex lifts and lifting plans, ensuring precision in engineering calculations and flawless execution.
- Coordinate with contractors, logistics teams, and project stakeholders to align operations with international standards and company policies.
- Validate and monitor the technical competency of Site Lifting Superintendents and contractor specialists, ensuring capability and readiness.
- Monitor below the hook/winch rigging arrangements & load securing for light & heavy helicopters
- Monitor lifting activity with all crane types
- Champion HSE excellence by enforcing compliance, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement through incident investigations and lessons learned.
- Facilitate Lifting Forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives to embed best practices across all operations.
- Provide expertise during tenders and pre-hire equipment assessments to secure safe, reliable, and innovative lifting solutions.
- Mentor and inspire teams, fostering a strong safety culture while promoting technical excellence and operational integrity.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 10 years experience in lifting and handling operations in supervisory capacity
- expertise, industry certifications, and extensive lifting operations experience in the mining, oil, or gas sectors.
- Thorough knowledge of international standards, e.g.: UKOOA, BS, LOLER, NORSOK etc.
- Shall possess valid OPITO BOSEIT & H2S training certificate
- Shall possess valid OPITO LOLER Competent Person (LCP) training.
- Knowledge of Company Lifting Referential
- Proven ability to assess and validate lifting personnel, contractors, and equipment for technical competency and compliance.
- Several creations/writing of Lifting Management System documents, procedures, instructions.
- Good knowledge of MicroSoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). AutoCAD is a plus
- Proactive leadership qualities, adaptable under pressure, with a strong commitment to company values, HSE and industry best practices.
To apply for this position, interested candidates are asked to submit:
- A cover letter addressing key criteria of the role
- An updated CV in Microsoft Word format, outlining employment history, educational qualifications, and listing three referees (referees will only be contacted if shortlisted)
Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Individuals for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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To Apply
To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24468" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.
More information
Job ID: #24468
Industry: Mining, Oil and Gas
Location: Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Company: PeopleConnexion
Company Description: Here at Peopleconnexion you will meet professionals who go beyond simply "doing a job" to a higher level of forging a long term partnership. We are committed to achieving the highest level of recruitment solutions for employers and offering life-changing opportunities for career seekers. Our high calibre team of specialists are ethically focused with an emphasis on a more personalised recruitment experience driven by our partnership. Our purpose is to inspire greatness
Company Website: http://www.peopleconnexion.com/png
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