In the position of Lifting Specialist, you are responsible for transportation and lifting operations for components used in the Offshore Renewable Energy sector. You are involved in the creation of lifting and rigging plans and lifting arrangements including their accompanying methods and safe systems of work. As part of the lifting team, you will be supporting a variety of projects during their planning and execution phases as well as supporting our operations team and clients in the growing Operations and Maintenance sector of offshore wind.
Job Requirements
1. Appointed Person in the creation and approval of lifting and rigging plans
2. Construct safe systems of work such as method statements and risk assessments.
3. Review rigging calculations and drawings
4. Selection and review of lifting equipment
5. Interfacing with clients & MWS with regards to lifting and rigging
6. On site presence when needed
7. Share knowledge throughout the organisation
8. Participate in lessons learned sessions with operational teams.
9. Manage Operations and Maintenance rigging equipment stock
10. Lifting experience (preferably engineered lifts) and an understanding of lifting
11. A completed technical education (preferably Bachelor degree), ideally in Mechanical, Civil or Offshore Engineering.
12. Proven experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Package (Outlook, Word, Excel).
13. Preferably hold one of the following certifications:
* Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (CPCS Blue Card)
1. Driven personality with a flexible mindset and an eye for details
2. Effectively communicates with a variety of stakeholders on an international level
3. Available to travel (inter)nationally to project locations
We Offer
Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organisation, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment. We offer a competitive employment benefits package: hybrid working, annual salary review, company bonus, enhanced holidays, purchasing and selling holiday scheme, pension, assurance and insurance schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, subsidised travel, salary sacrifice schemes, long service and other recognition programmes, work-life balance, free parking, free fruit and refreshments and company events.
About Van Oord
Van Oord Offshore Wind UK (MPI Offshore) is the UK based Offshore Wind division of Van Oord with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor and over 20 years' offshore wind experience. Van Oord and MPI Offshore are a leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) party in the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering marine ingenuity.
As an equal opportunities employer, Van Oord Offshore Wind UK (MPI Offshore) and Van Oord UK are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our company.
Do You Want to Be a Part of Van Oord?
Thank you for your interest in our company. To apply, download and complete the application form on the MPI Offshore Careers page. Once completed, upload the application form together with your CV to recruitment-uk-ow@vanoord.com
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