Lifting Specialist at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lifting Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• WTS Energy is seeking a Lifting Specialist to oversee safe and controlled rigging and lifting operations within their area of expertise.
• This role supports the oil and gas production sector by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices on production sites
• The Lifting Specialist organizes and supervises rigging activities, manages equipment certification and maintenance, and mentors team members to enhance operational competence.
• They also contribute to risk assessments, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Candidates can expect to lead critical lifting operations, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in maintaining high safety and quality standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee safe, controlled rigging and lifting operations on production sites, ensuring strict compliance with WTS Energy’s safety rules, operating procedures, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with planning engineers to provide accurate resourcing and planning inputs for the effective preparation and execution of all rigging and lifting activities.
• Supervise and support specialists and technicians under specific maintenance contracts, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain rigging and lifting equipment certification, condition, and availability, including quarantining unsafe equipment until reviewed or replaced.
• Manage rigging equipment stores and databases, ensuring proper handling, storage, and competence of personnel using the equipment.
• Lead and mentor team members, facilitating skill transfer and professional development through hands-on guidance and example.
• Conduct risk assessments for complex lifting and rigging operations during maintenance and inspection preparation, maintaining comprehensive lifting plans and risk assessment records.
• Identify and analyze recurrent equipment lifting issues, proposing improvements and alerting support and planning teams to equipment availability or quality concerns.
• Perform frequent on-site quality assurance checks of team interventions, ensuring all work meets required standards before hand-back to production.
• Participate as an active member of the site emergency response team and carry out specialized interventions within area of competence as requested by site representatives.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Chartered Engineer qualification (A-levels plus 5 years of study) or Higher National Diploma/Certificate (HND/HNC, A-levels plus 3 years of study), BTS/DUT, or equivalent in a relevant field
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in lifting and rigging operations within oil and gas production environments
• Valid LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) certification
• Proficient knowledge of rigging and lifting safety standards, procedures, and industry best practices
• Experience with rigging equipment certification, inspection, and maintenance processes
• Strong skills in risk assessment techniques and the development of lifting plans
• Competence in using CMMS and SAP/R3 systems for maintenance and equipment management
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including team management, mentoring, and coaching of technical personnel
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on operational safety and quality assurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• NVQ certification in rigging and lifting
• Prior experience working on offshore production installations or FPSO environments
• Proven track record in conducting and overseeing routine lifting equipment surveys and ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Ability to effectively transfer knowledge and mentor personnel in a high-risk operational setting.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive professional development through mentoring and skill transfer within a specialized lifting and rigging environment
• Opportunity to lead and manage a dedicated team, fostering leadership and coaching capabilities
• Engagement in critical safety and quality assurance processes, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory standards
• Active participation in emergency response teams, enhancing crisis management experience
• Access to advanced operational tools and databases supporting rigging and lifting activities
• Collaborative work environment involving coordination with planning, inspection, and warehouse teams to optimize operational efficiency
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and resolving equipment and procedural challenges.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online