Lifting Coordinator job at East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

Lifting Coordinator

The Lifting Coordinator is responsible for the safe planning, supervision, and execution of all lifting and hoisting operations within EACOP field sites. This role ensures compliance with EACOP lifting procedures, international standards, and statutory regulations to guarantee safe and efficient lifting operations that support construction, logistics, maintenance, and operational activities.

• Responsibilities:

• Develop and review lifting plans and risk assessments for all critical and non-critical lifts.
• Coordinate daily lifting activities across field operations including logistics yards, warehouses, PS sites, and maintenance areas.
• Ensure adequate lifting equipment, cranes, forklifts, and rigging gear are available, inspected, and certified.
• Maintain the Lifting Operations Register and ensure proper record keeping.
• Coordinate with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure lifting operations meet EACOP HSE standards.
• Supervise lifting operations to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans and permits.
• Ensure lifting team members (riggers, crane operators, banksmen, signalers) are competent and certified.
• Monitor lifting gear and accessories are used to avoid overloading or unsafe practices.
• Authorize and sign off permits for critical lifts.
• Provide on-site technical support during heavy/complex lifting operations.
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with EACOP HSE Management System, international standards (LOLER, BS, ISO, API, ASME), and national regulations.
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-lift safety briefings with crews.
• Stop unsafe operations immediately and enforce corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations related to lifting and hoisting activities.
• Promote lifting safety culture across field operations.
• Ensure all lifting appliances and accessories are properly inspected, tested, and certified by competent authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date lifting gear registers.
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies for statutory certifications.
• Ensure defective or expired lifting equipment is quarantined and removed from service.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and refresher training for riggers, signalers, and crane operators.
• Support local workforce development in line with national content requirements.
• Ensure awareness of updated lifting procedures among all operational staff.

• Stakeholders:

• Field Logistics & Warehouse Teams
• Maintenance & Operations Teams
• Contractors & Subcontractors
• Competent and trained lifting teams
• Compliance reports and audit findings closure.
• Contractors & Subcontractors
• Competent and trained lifting teams.

• Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or related technical field.
• Lifting & Rigging Certification (OPITO, LEEA, or equivalent) – mandatory.
• 5 years in lifting operations within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Heavy Engineering industries.
• Proven experience in supervising heavy and complex lifting operations (100+ tons).
• Knowledge of international lifting standards (LOLER, API RP 2D, BS 7121, ISO standards).
• Experience in East Africa/remote project environments (preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of cranes, forklifts, lifting gear, and rigging practices.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed lifting plans.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Good communication and reporting skills (English mandatory, Swahili/French an added advantage).
• High commitment to HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Safety-first mindset with strong integrity.
• Resilient and adaptable in remote field environments.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick operational decisions.

• Work Environment:

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

• About Us

East African Crude Oil Pipeline co (EACOP) is in charge of the construction and the operation of the 1,443km crude oil export infrastructure that will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda

• Develop and review lifting plans and risk assessments for all critical and non-critical lifts.
• Coordinate daily lifting activities across field operations including logistics yards, warehouses, PS sites, and maintenance areas.
• Ensure adequate lifting equipment, cranes, forklifts, and rigging gear are available, inspected, and certified.
• Maintain the Lifting Operations Register and ensure proper record keeping.
• Coordinate with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure lifting operations meet EACOP HSE standards.
• Supervise lifting operations to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans and permits.
• Ensure lifting team members (riggers, crane operators, banksmen, signalers) are competent and certified.
• Monitor lifting gear and accessories are used to avoid overloading or unsafe practices.
• Authorize and sign off permits for critical lifts.
• Provide on-site technical support during heavy/complex lifting operations.
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with EACOP HSE Management System, international standards (LOLER, BS, ISO, API, ASME), and national regulations.
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-lift safety briefings with crews.
• Stop unsafe operations immediately and enforce corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations related to lifting and hoisting activities.
• Promote lifting safety culture across field operations.
• Ensure all lifting appliances and accessories are properly inspected, tested, and certified by competent authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date lifting gear registers.
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies for statutory certifications.
• Ensure defective or expired lifting equipment is quarantined and removed from service.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and refresher training for riggers, signalers, and crane operators.
• Support local workforce development in line with national content requirements.
• Ensure awareness of updated lifting procedures among all operational staff.

• Strong technical knowledge of cranes, forklifts, lifting gear, and rigging practices.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed lifting plans.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Good communication and reporting skills (English mandatory, Swahili/French an added advantage).
• High commitment to HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Safety-first mindset with strong integrity.
• Resilient and adaptable in remote field environments.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick operational decisions.

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or related technical field.
• Lifting & Rigging Certification (OPITO, LEEA, or equivalent) – mandatory.
• 5 years in lifting operations within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Heavy Engineering industries.
• Proven experience in supervising heavy and complex lifting operations (100+ tons).
• Knowledge of international lifting standards (LOLER, API RP 2D, BS 7121, ISO standards).
• Experience in East Africa/remote project environments (preferred).