Competent Person in charge of Lifting Operations CPLO

BESIX is looking for a Qualified and Competent Person to be responsible for all lift and rigging activities and inspection of lifting accessories for a new large construction project in Mozambique.

In further detail the CPLO ensures that:

• The assessment and planning of all lifting operations is undertaken and complies with the requirements of the project procedures and applicable standards
• Develop a Lifting Operations Management Plan and Schedule of Common Lifts for the project and verify the effective implementation of the plan
• Conducts Audits workplace inspections and monitors the compliance of the plan and the Work Method Statements for the operations
• The Work Method Statement JHEA and Step Back 5x5s for work are completed approved and ensures that all risk control measures are implemented prior to undertaking any work.
• The crane team is appointed and all are made aware of their duties and responsibilities. Ensure the personnel involved in the activity are competent to operate/ use any equipment associated with this procedure and the equipment has been inspected and deemed safe to use prior to commencement of task;
• The work team undergoes through the specific training scheduled through the training matrix and prior the operations all the team engages on the daily tool boxes and have the permit to work issued and signed before starting the activity. Ensures that control measures to be used during the work are planned to ensure the risk from the activity is reduced to a level as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP)
• There is an effective line of communication back to the CPLO in the event they are not present at the lift;
• Maintain presence on site whenever a lift greater than 9t is taking place;
• Close liaison is maintained with the technical crane suppliers throughout the installation operational and dismantling phases of tower cranes mobile cranes crawlers and all other load handling equipment
• Lifting operations are reviewed following advice from the crane / rigger supervisor / signaler / slinger on any matters of change in arrangements and that the lift plan and risk assessment are amended accordingly (continuous improvement)
• Liaise with TWC for issuance of permit to load for all temporary works prior to lift
• The relevant site conditions have been assessed with advice sought from the site temporary works coordinator and the information is made known to the crane lifting operations supervisor operator slinger / signaler and anyone else affected by the operations
• The equipment will only operate according to the weather criteria limitations and following the manufacture wind speed limit therefore having the responsibility of halting any operation that does not complies with the declared limit. Any underground services overhead services power lines ground conditions surface or other proximity hazards/ objects/ adjacent assets/ activities which clash or obstruct the lifting operations will be investigated identified record and deconflicted where appropriate in the lift plan
• The crane checklists lift permits and permits to load (where applicable) are completed and signed BEFORE a crane is utilized.
• The CPLO shall consider the findings of a risk assessment and where necessary appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Crane Coordinator to carry out any planned tandem lifts sequential movement of cranes loads and other equipment on sites where there is a possibility of collisions between cranes loads and other equipment

Qualifications :

The candidate shall meet the applicable qualifying criteria stated below and shall through education training experience skill and physical fitness as necessary be competent and capable to perform the functions as assigned. A person can be appointed as Competent Person for rigging and lifting operations subject to provided evidence of successfully completing an internationally recognized training (example: ASME B30 course Australian High Risk License ECITB/CITB certification ISO etc.) and proof of field experience. The CPLO reports to the Construction Manager.

Very good knowledge of English all other languages are an asset (especially Portuguese).

You are willing to work and live in a base camp in Mozambique. This project will be very remote hence you are willing to work under a rotation scheme (6/3). Single status only.

Additional Information :

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job its about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities mindsets backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with its behavior of Be Inclusive BESIX intends to accommodate for any reasonable accommodation (nondisproportionate burden) tangible or intangible that would neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment on the participation of a person with a disability. Talk to your recruiter when applying.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will cocreate our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages extralegal pension medical care insurance worklife balance program (such as teleworking child care flexible work schedule mobile working) Health Management (sport health checkup program );
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas projects goals ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime