The Lifting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the set-up, maintenance and safe and efficient operations of lifting activities. He/She is responsible for co-ordinating and supervising all lifting activities in accordance with regulations and is required to be present during all lifting operations.
He/She is required to be systematic and mechanically inclined, in order to use and operate rigging/lifting equipment and execute operations. He/She is also expected to work in rotating shifts and under time pressure.
- Apply latest technology to improve operations in own work areas.
- Apply methods and techniques to manage dangerous goods as well as the time and temperature of sensitive cargo.
- Conduct rigging and lifting activities.
- Identify relevant cargo for transfer operations.
- Inspect methods and techniques used for the safe rigging of cargo according to the lifting plan.
- Operate communications equipment and radio channels.
- Operate technology/ electronic tools and devices.
- Perform Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) activities to ensure personal compliance to requirements.
- Perform basic risk assessment.
- Perform lifting plan.
- Perform cargo/ material handling security procedures.
- Perform safety and health risk assessment.
- Prepare cargo for transfer operations.
- Report WSH incidents.
- Suggest WSH solutions to address localised shortcomings in existing processes.
- Support the department in incident/ crisis management initiatives.
- Troubleshoot facilities, equipment, infrastructure and systems to determine malfunctions, damage and maintenance needs.
- Use cargo lifting and rigging equipment.
- Work with team members to support technology projects.
