Ponticelli Nigeria [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lifting Supervisor
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary
- Would you like to develop your experience as a Lifting Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that works to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food, and security, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees?
- Within Oil & Gas projects in Nigeria, the Lifting Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all lifting operations on site, both onshore and offshore.
- The role ensures full compliance with HSE requirements, project specifications, and international lifting standards while operating in a high-risk environment.
Job Responsibilities
The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities:
Supervision & Coordination:
- Supervise and coordinate all lifting operations on site (onshore and offshore),
- Act as the focal point between construction teams, methods engineering, HSE, and project management,
- Coordinate lifting activities with other disciplines and contractors on site.
Engineering & Preparation:
- Develop and review lifting plans in close cooperation with the methods and preparation teams;
- Define and validate lifting procedures in accordance with Oil & Gas project constraints;
- Select and approve appropriate lifting equipment and technical means (cranes, rigging gear, accessories).
HSE & Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, local Nigerian regulations, and international standards (API, ISO, LOLER, etc.);
- Perform risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for lifting operations;
- Lead toolbox talks and actively participate in site safety meetings.
Team Management:
- Supervise, train, and mentor lifting personnel (crane operators, riggers, banksmen);
- Ensure personnel competency, valid certifications, and compliance with training requirements.
Inspection & Maintenance:
- Carry out regular inspections of lifting equipment and lifting accessories;
- Ensure lifting equipment certification and maintenance records are up to date;
- Prepare and issue incident, inspection, and maintenance reports.
Operational Follow-Up:
- Plan and schedule lifting operations in line with project timelines;
- Manage unforeseen situations and resolve technical issues related to lifting activities;
- Optimize the use of human and material resources throughout project execution.
Communication & Reporting:
- Maintain effective communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors ;
- Provide regular activity and progress reports to project management.
Required Profile
- You have proven experience as a Lifting Supervisor in Oil & Gas projects,
- Also a strong background in both onshore and offshore operations,
- You have excellent knowledge of heavy and complex lifting operations,
- Also, a strong HSE culture and safety leadership,
- A professional level of English is required for international projects.