Mitas Energy
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Lifting Planner
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Job type
- Contract
- Location
- Basra
- Deadline
- Sep 21, 2026
Mitas Energy is hiring a contract Lifting Planner in Basrah for an international EPC transmission and substation project. The role suits candidates with at least 3 years of lifting planning experience, crane and rigging knowledge, and strong English skills.
Benefits
- Transport provided
- Meals provided
- Accommodation
In the posting
- Company-provided accommodation.
- Company-provided transportation.
- Company-provided meals during the work rotation.
- Opportunity to work on a major international EPC transmission and substation project.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and develop detailed lifting plans and lifting studies for construction, installation, and material handling activities in accordance with project requirements, approved procedures, and applicable lifting standards.
- Review lifting requirements based on equipment weight, dimensions, center of gravity, lifting points, site conditions, access, crane capacity, and required lifting radius.
- Select appropriate cranes, lifting equipment, accessories, and rigging arrangements based on the approved lifting plan and site conditions.
- Prepare crane positioning plans, lifting sketches, load charts, rigging arrangements, and other technical documents required for safe lifting operations.
- Verify crane capacities, working radii, boom configurations, counterweights, ground bearing requirements, and applicable load charts for planned lifting activities.
- Prepare lifting plans for heavy and critical lifts, including transformers, GIS equipment, switchgear, structural steel, electrical equipment, construction materials, and other major project components.
- Review and verify the suitability and certification status of cranes, lifting accessories, rigging equipment, spreader beams, shackles, slings, lifting beams, and other lifting equipment prior to use.
- Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, HSE, QA/QC, Logistics, Equipment, and subcontractor teams to ensure lifting activities are properly planned and executed.
- Conduct site visits and verify actual lifting conditions, including crane access, working area, ground conditions, obstructions, overhead restrictions, exclusion zones, and equipment positioning.
- Identify potential lifting hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are incorporated into lifting plans and risk assessments.
- Support the preparation and review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, JSA/JHA, Lift Plans, and lifting permits.
- Ensure that lifting operations comply with approved lifting plans, project procedures, HSE requirements, and applicable international standards.
- Coordinate with Crane Operators, Lifting Supervisors, Banksmen/Signalmen, Riggers, Site Engineers, and other personnel involved in lifting operations.
- Provide technical support during lifting operations and make adjustments to lifting plans when site conditions differ from the original plan.
- Review subcontractor lifting plans and lifting studies and provide technical comments or recommendations where required.
- Maintain a register of lifting plans and ensure that all required lifting documentation is reviewed, approved, and available before commencement of lifting activities.
- Verify that cranes and lifting accessories have valid inspection, examination, and certification records before being utilized.
- Assist in determining crane requirements and provide technical input for crane mobilization, selection, and positioning.
- Prepare lifting schedules in coordination with the project construction and installation schedule.
- Monitor planned lifting activities and ensure that critical and complex lifts are adequately planned in advance.
- Participate in pre-lift meetings, toolbox talks, lifting coordination meetings, and site inspections.
- Support investigations of lifting-related incidents, near misses, equipment failures, or unsafe conditions and provide technical recommendations where required.
- Maintain accurate and traceable records of lifting plans, crane documents, lifting equipment certificates, inspection records, and related documentation.
- Prepare Excel-based lifting registers, crane utilization schedules, lifting equipment trackers, and other planning reports.
- Ensure that lifting documentation is properly controlled, updated, and readily available for site execution and audits.
- Support the Lifting Supervisor and HSE team in maintaining safe and efficient lifting operations throughout the project.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in lifting planning, preferably on EPC, power, transmission, substation, industrial, oil & gas, or major infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in preparing and reviewing lifting plans and lifting studies for cranes and heavy lifting operations.
- Practical experience with mobile cranes, crawler cranes, truck cranes, and other heavy lifting equipment.
- Strong knowledge of crane load charts, lifting capacities, working radius, boom configurations, outrigger loads, ground conditions, and crane positioning.
- Good knowledge of lifting accessories, including slings, shackles, lifting beams, spreader beams, hooks, wire ropes, and other rigging equipment.
- Experience planning lifts for transformers, GIS equipment, switchgear, electrical equipment, structural steel, and other heavy equipment is highly advantageous.
- Ability to calculate and verify load weights, center of gravity, sling angles, lifting capacities, crane utilization, and rigging configurations.
- Good understanding of lifting-related risk assessments, Method Statements, JSA/JHA, permits, and safe systems of work.
- Familiarity with applicable international lifting standards and recognized industry practices, such as ASME B30 series, BS/EN standards, LOLER, and relevant project lifting procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment datasheets, lifting points, structural drawings, and equipment layouts.
- Experience with crane positioning studies and assessment of ground bearing capacity is an advantage.
- Familiarity with lifting planning and engineering software is an advantage.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with construction, engineering, HSE, crane, and subcontractor teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential lifting risks before execution.
- Ability to work effectively under construction schedule pressures while maintaining safety requirements.
- Good written and spoken English.
Notes
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate their previous lifting planning experience, crane and rigging knowledge, and experience preparing lifting plans/studies in their CV.
- Candidates whose CVs do not clearly demonstrate relevant lifting planning and heavy lifting experience will not be considered.
Skills
- Lifting plans and lifting studies
- Crane load charts
- Crane positioning studies
- Mobile cranes
- Crawler cranes
- Truck cranes
- Rigging equipment
- Risk assessments
- Method Statements
- JSA/JHA
- Lifting permits
- ASME B30 series
- BS/EN standards
- LOLER
- Engineering drawings
- Equipment datasheets
- Ground bearing capacity
- Lifting planning and engineering software
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Details
- Profession
- Lifting Planner
- Category
- Engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Languages
- English