Category: Engineering
Posted: Jul 13, 2026
Lifting Engineer / Rigging Engineer (LEEA Appointed Person)
full time
📍 Sohar, Oman
💰 Negotiable
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Job Description
Company Description TÜV Rheinland Group is a global, neutral, and independent provider of quality, safety, and efficiency services for people, the environment, and technology. For more than 150 years, the organization has tested, certified, and supported products, plants, processes, management systems, and services in line with legal requirements and recognized standards. TÜV Rheinland also trains and qualifies specialists across many industries, helping organizations build competence and manage risk.
With over 20,000 professionals worldwide, the company leverages deep technical expertise to deliver practical solutions and set international benchmarks. Its work can be seen in certified equipment, inspected facilities, and training programs that enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
Role Description The Lifting Engineer / Rigging Engineer (LEEA Appointed Person) is a full-time, on-site role based in Sohar. This role is responsible for planning, supervising, and approving lifting operations, ensuring they comply with relevant standards, client procedures, and regulatory requirements. Daily tasks include preparing lift plans, conducting risk assessments, selecting appropriate lifting equipment, and coordinating with site teams to execute safe lifting and rigging activities.
The role involves inspecting and verifying lifting gear, documenting inspections, and maintaining records to support compliance and certification processes.
The Lifting
Engineer / Rigging Engineer also provides technical guidance, participates in incident investigations, and supports training and awareness initiatives related to lifting and rigging safety.
Qualifications
Strong technical competence in lifting engineering and rigging operations, including planning and supervising complex lifts.
Relevant professional qualification or certification as a LEEA Appointed Person (Must)
Knowledge of relevant international and local lifting standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., LEEA guidelines, HSE requirements).
Ability to develop detailed lift plans, conduct risk assessments, and implement control measures for routine and non-routine lifts.
Effective communication and coordination skills for working with site supervisors, crane operators, riggers, and client representatives.
Competence in using engineering drawings, load charts, and basic calculations to determine lifting configurations and capacities.
Proven commitment to safety culture, hazard identification, and incident reporting in industrial or construction environments.
Previous experience in heavy industry, construction, ports, or similar sectors where lifting and rigging activities are critical.
Ability to work on-site in Sohar, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing project priorities and conditions.
With over 20,000 professionals worldwide, the company leverages deep technical expertise to deliver practical solutions and set international benchmarks. Its work can be seen in certified equipment, inspected facilities, and training programs that enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
Role Description The Lifting Engineer / Rigging Engineer (LEEA Appointed Person) is a full-time, on-site role based in Sohar. This role is responsible for planning, supervising, and approving lifting operations, ensuring they comply with relevant standards, client procedures, and regulatory requirements. Daily tasks include preparing lift plans, conducting risk assessments, selecting appropriate lifting equipment, and coordinating with site teams to execute safe lifting and rigging activities.
The role involves inspecting and verifying lifting gear, documenting inspections, and maintaining records to support compliance and certification processes.
The Lifting
Engineer / Rigging Engineer also provides technical guidance, participates in incident investigations, and supports training and awareness initiatives related to lifting and rigging safety.
Qualifications
Strong technical competence in lifting engineering and rigging operations, including planning and supervising complex lifts.
Relevant professional qualification or certification as a LEEA Appointed Person (Must)
Knowledge of relevant international and local lifting standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., LEEA guidelines, HSE requirements).
Ability to develop detailed lift plans, conduct risk assessments, and implement control measures for routine and non-routine lifts.
Effective communication and coordination skills for working with site supervisors, crane operators, riggers, and client representatives.
Competence in using engineering drawings, load charts, and basic calculations to determine lifting configurations and capacities.
Proven commitment to safety culture, hazard identification, and incident reporting in industrial or construction environments.
Previous experience in heavy industry, construction, ports, or similar sectors where lifting and rigging activities are critical.
Ability to work on-site in Sohar, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing project priorities and conditions.
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