Lifting Coordinator (Temporary, Full-Time)

About the role

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is building and operating a buried, cross-border pipeline transporting crude oil from the Lake Albert area in Uganda to the eastern coast of Tanzania. The Lifting Coordinator reports to the Lifting Specialist and is responsible for the safe planning, supervision and execution of all lifting and hoisting operations at EACOP field sites, ensuring compliance with EACOP lifting procedures, international standards and statutory regulations. The position is open to Ugandan nationals only.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review lifting plans and risk assessments for critical and non-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 and certified
• Maintain the Lifting Operations Register and lift gear registers, and liaise with third-party inspection agencies for statutory certifications
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors so that lifting meets EACOP HSE standards
• Supervise operations to ensure compliance with approved plans and permits, and authorise and sign off permits for critical lifts
• Ensure lifting team members (riggers, crane operators, banksmen, signalers) are competent and certified, and provide mentoring, coaching and refresher training
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-lift safety briefings, stop unsafe operations and lead incident investigations
• Ensure compliance with EACOP HSE Management System and international standards such as LOLER, BS 7121, ISO and API, and quarantine defective or expired equipment
• Support local workforce development in line with national content requirements

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 & Gas, Petrochemical or Heavy Engineering
• Proven experience supervising heavy and complex lifts (100+ tons)
• Preferred: experience in East Africa or remote project environments
• English mandatory; Swahili or French an added advantage

Required skills

• Knowledge of international lifting standards (LOLER, API RP 2D, BS 7121, ISO)
• Technical knowledge of cranes, forklifts, lifting gear and rigging practices
• Ability to prepare and review detailed lifting plans
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills