Site Lifting Specialist

Location: Soyo, Angola
Contract Duration: 4 months
Set up: Monday to Friday (residential role)
Expected Start Date: November 2025
Recruitment Partner: Airswift
Airswift Recruiter: Isabella Mascarenhas

Role Overview:
Join our dynamic team as a Site Lifting Specialist in the thriving LNG industry! This is an exciting opportunity to work on-site in Soyo, Angola, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient lifting operations during turnaround projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities: Oversee and manage all lifting operations on-site during turnaround projects. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. Coordinate with project teams to schedule and execute lifting activities. Conduct risk assessments and develop lifting plans for various operations. Provide training and guidance to team members on lifting techniques and safety protocols. Monitor equipment condition and ensure proper maintenance of lifting gear. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize lifting processes and improve efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications: Exhaustive knowledge of International lifting standards and best practices (ASME, FME, DIN, NSL, etc )  Technical knowledge of lifting equipment found offshore (offshore cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, slings, etc…)  Ability to prepare and check risks assessments, lifting plans for standard lifts Minimum 3 years in the lifting & handling industry at supervisory level. Experience in Oil & Gas Industry is required (working in hazardous area, ATEX concept). Autonomy, Flexibility, Adaptability are mandatory (multicultural environment)  Language: fluent English is mandatory, Portuguese, French is a plus BOSIET 12 golden rules
Education & Experience: Qualifications: Relevant degree or certification in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in lifting operations, particularly within the LNG or oil & gas sectors. The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to isabella.mascarenhas@airswift.com 

Airswift is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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