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Lifting Equipment Engineer

  • Location: Southampton
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 2 years ago

  • Sector: Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
  • Contact: Laura Smith
  • Contact Email: lsmith@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 01 August 2022
  • Expiry Date: 28 July 2022
  • Job Ref: 1041754
NRL are currently recruiting for a Lifting Equipment Engineer for a permanent role in Southampton.

Job Specification 
As Lifting Equipment Engineer you will be working within the Lifting and Hoisting department, part of the Mechanical / Office Engineering Department responsible for the provision and inspection of Cranes and Lifting Equipment required supporting the workshop and field maintenance activities of the Gas to Liquids (GTL) Complex.  

In order to succeed in the role, you will be able to demonstrate a practical grounding and wide experience in lifting equipment specification, inspection, repair, and maintenance; supported by formal lifting industry qualifications.  

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
  • Oversee the contractor responsible for testing and inspection of overhead beams and gantries  
  • Monitor Maintenance Contractors compliance with Health Safety, Lifting and Rigging Procedure and Standards  
  • Use appropriate computer programs to monitor and arrange 3rd party inspections  
  • Monitor 3rd party lifting activities, witnessing the inspection performed by 3rd parties testing Overhead Cranes, Lifting Equipment and mobile platform equipment required to support the Area Maintenance Teams  
  • Self-motivated Efficient and active, ability to manage contractors and push work forward 
  • Coordinate and Supervise the Inspectors on site, monitoring the progress of their work  
  • Liaise with the Operations, Maintenance & SHE Departments with occasional interaction with external bodies. The LEE will have day to day contact with the site LEC, plus frequent interaction with LEC management.  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Equivalent to Incorporated Engineer status (UKASRG6 Category 2).  
Good knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and Machinery Regulations plus a detailed knowledge of LOLER regulations 9, 10 and 11.  
Broad working knowledge of lifting equipment and accessories, including fixed and mobile cranes, forklift trucks, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).  
Working knowledge of lifting industry standards i.e.BS 7121 (all parts), LEEA approved code of practice, HSE guidance notes and UKAS RG6 
Ability to carry out necessary field work, including climbing ladders and working at height 
Team player with a good understanding of Health and Safety relating to lifting equipment 
Able to work with computers utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office suite of packages (Word and Excel) 
Good communication skills in verbal and written English required  
Experienced in lifting equipment inspection  
 
DESIRABLE SKILLS: 
Extensive experience within the Petrochemical or associated Industry is highly desirable 
Preferable degree & qualified in Mechanical discipline or standards based qualification  
Ability to perform structural calculations (Structural Engineer)  

What's in it for you?
Excellent salary
Chance to work for a well known company in the industry
Career progression 

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV or call NRL for an informal chat.

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