Lifting Coordinator - EACOP

About the role

Q-Sourcing, a manpower management firm operating in the East African region, is recruiting a Lifting Coordinator on behalf of its client EACOP, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. The role reports to the Lifting Specialist and works at a site position in Uganda, where the Lifting Coordinator plans, supervises and executes lifting and hoisting operations safely and in line with EACOP procedures, international standards and statutory regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review lifting plans and risk assessments for all lifts, and authorise and sign off permits for critical lifts
• Coordinate daily lifting activities across logistics yards, warehouses, PS sites and maintenance areas
• Ensure lifting equipment, cranes, forklifts and rigging gear are available, inspected, tested and certified; quarantine defective or expired equipment
• Maintain the Lifting Operations Register and lift gear registers, and liaise with third-party inspection agencies
• Supervise operations so they follow approved plans and permits, and ensure riggers, crane operators, banksmen and signalers are competent and certified
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-lift briefings, stop unsafe work immediately, and lead incident investigations
• Provide on-site technical support during heavy and complex lifts and mentor and train lifting team members
• Support local workforce development and close out compliance reports and audit findings

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics or a related technical field
• Lifting and rigging certification (OPITO, LEEA or equivalent) is mandatory
• 5 years in lifting operations within oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy engineering
• Proven experience supervising heavy and complex lifts (100+ tons)
• Knowledge of international standards such as LOLER, API RP 2D, BS 7121 and ISO
• Experience in East Africa or remote project environments preferred
• Good communication and reporting skills in English; Swahili or French is an added advantage

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of cranes, forklifts, lifting gear and rigging
• Ability to prepare and review detailed lifting plans
• Leadership, supervision and problem-solving under pressure
• Commitment to HSE standards and a safety-first mindset