Lifting Supervisor LNG Mozambique Oil and Gas

Project: Mozambique LNG
Location: Afungi Cabo Delgado Mozambique
Reports to: Lifting Superintendent / Operations Manager
Rotation: 75 days on / 21 days off

Supervise lifting operations to ensure they are executed safely and in accordance with approved lifting plans method statements and project requirements. Coordinate crane operators riggers and banksmen/signallers during construction vessel discharge and cargo-handling activities.

• Supervise lifting operations in accordance with approved lifting plans risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and toolbox talks in Portuguese and English confirming individual responsibilities communication methods and emergency arrangements.
• Verify that required permits and authorisations are in place before lifting starts.
• Confirm load weight centre of gravity lifting points crane configuration and operating radius against the approved lifting plan.
• Verify crane positioning ground conditions and outrigger arrangements escalating any concerns to the responsible lifting authority.
• Check that cranes and lifting accessories have valid inspection records appropriate identification and sufficient rated capacity for the planned lift.
• Ensure pre-use checks are completed and defective equipment is removed from service.
• Confirm that crane operators riggers and banksmen/signallers are competent and authorised for their duties.
• Establish exclusion zones safe access routes and suitable load landing areas.
• Maintain effective communication between lifting personnel vessel representatives and construction or logistics teams.
• Monitor weather visibility and surrounding activities throughout lifting operations.
• Stop operations whenever conditions are unsafe or deviate from the approved plan; obtain review and authorisation before resuming.
• Ensure changes to lifting arrangements are referred to the Appointed Person or responsible lifting authority.
• Report incidents near misses and equipment defects and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain lifting records inspection checklists and shift handovers.

• Fluent in both Portuguese and English spoken and written with the ability to communicate clearly with multinational site teams.
• Previous experience as a Lifting Supervisor on construction sites including direct supervision of crane operations and lifting crews.
• Recognised lifting supervisor qualification or certification acceptable to the project.
• Practical knowledge of crane operations rigging methods lifting accessories load control and signalling.
• Ability to interpret lifting plans crane load charts risk assessments and method statements.
• Experience verifying equipment certification and personnel competency records.
• Strong leadership and the ability to challenge unsafe practices and exercise stop-work authority.
• Good organisation reporting and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work on site in Afungi on a 75-day on / 21-day off rotation including day or night shifts as scheduled.

• Previous oil and gas or LNG project experience is an advantage.
• Experience with vessel loading/discharge port operations and project cargo.
• Experience supervising heavy oversized or complex lifts.
• Additional qualifications in rigging banksman/signaller duties or lifting equipment inspection.
• Experience working on large projects involving multiple contractors.
• First aid or emergency response training.

Safety leadership technical lifting knowledge clear communication attention to detail team coordination and sound judgement under operational pressure.