Approval Person for Lifting Operation
60992536
Posted: 25/09/2026
- Negotiable
- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
Job title: Approval Person for Lifting Operation
Service Description
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (permanent)
Job dimensions
Managerial Dimensions:
Direct reports to: Logistics Manager
Economic Dimensions:
Contribution to Filed Operation objectiv[HA1.1][RO1.2]es
a. Production 450 MMSCFD and 38K BOPD
b. OPEX 76.4 MUSD/Y
c. MCI: 465
Contribution to FFD Objectives:
a) 4 subsea wells
b) Drillex 1029 MUSD Functional Dimensions:
1. Operational readiness and execution
2. Safety, Compliance, and HSE Integration
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
Activities
The job holder responsibilities are:
• Ensure effective implementation of the HSE policy and the Lifting Management System for lifting and handling activities.
• Act as Approval Person for Lifting Operations and represent the Managing Director / General Manager in lifting matters.
• Ensure compliance with Company lifting and handling requirements, applicable legislation, regulations and technical standards.
• Be competent to plan lifting operations and to technically review / validate lifting plans according to the applicable lifting category and Company requirements.
• Review Category 2/3 lift plans, when requested by the Permit to Work Approving Authority, and monitor Category 1, 2 and 3 lifting operations.
• Technically validate lift plans for the most complex Category 3 lifting operations, as defined in the categorization checklist.
• Ensure preparation of the required lifting dossier for complex operations, including the required validation by a competent Level 4 person (TotalEnergies CPLO) where applicable.
• Review third-party lifting procedures and, where required, develop or review overload test procedures.
• Attend, or ensure representation by a competent person, during the most complex Category 3 lifting operations at their place of execution.
• Provide technical advice on lifting and handling operations to management, project managers and other functions upon request.
• Act as affiliate focal point and advisor for lifting and handling matters and represent the affiliate in relevant industry committees and specialist forums.
• Ensure appropriate competence and training of personnel involved in lifting operations.
• Support the selection, technical qualification and performance evaluation of contractors providing lifting services.
• Provide technical support for the procurement, inspection, certification and use of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Participate in lifting-related incident investigations, audits and reviews and ensure lessons learned are shared.
• Monitor and report lifting performance, issues, incidents, plans and other relevant lifting KPIs.
HSE Responsibilities
• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour about HSEQ rules & requirements, as well as Company Ethics & “Code of Conduct” policy.
• Promote HSE culture within the team and ensure HSE related topics are treated as top priorities in the discipline (Derogation, HAZOP, HAZID, HSE action plan, PRs actions, etc.)
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor
Context and environment
The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. Absheron Early Production Scheme (EPS) is an early development phase started first gas production July -2023. The FFD project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).
Qualifications/Experience required[HA2.1]
• Level / Diploma: Master of Science in Engineering.
• Core rigging and lifting qualifications as a strong advantage:
o OPITO Approved Rigging & Lifting – Level 3-4 (Mandatory for CPLO roles)
o OPITO Approved Banksman Slinger – Level 3-4
o ECITB Rigger ICE – Level 3 & Level 4
o Rigging Engineering – Level 2.
o Site Lifting & Construction Supervisor status.
o Responsible Person for Lifting Operations (RPO) / Appointed Person credentials.
o ECITB IHSP – Advanced & Supervisor Levels.
o BOSIET (OPITO) – Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader & Helideck Certified in Accident/Incident Investigation & Risk Mitigation.
• Professional Experience: 10+ years in lifting and handling operations / APLO-related responsibilities.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is an advantage.
• Strong presentation skills are an advantage.
• Understanding of drilling operations is an advantage.
• Fluent Azerbaijani and English.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Service Description
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (permanent)
Job dimensions
Managerial Dimensions:
Direct reports to: Logistics Manager
Economic Dimensions:
Contribution to Filed Operation objectiv[HA1.1][RO1.2]es
a. Production 450 MMSCFD and 38K BOPD
b. OPEX 76.4 MUSD/Y
c. MCI: 465
Contribution to FFD Objectives:
a) 4 subsea wells
b) Drillex 1029 MUSD Functional Dimensions:
1. Operational readiness and execution
2. Safety, Compliance, and HSE Integration
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
Activities
The job holder responsibilities are:
• Ensure effective implementation of the HSE policy and the Lifting Management System for lifting and handling activities.
• Act as Approval Person for Lifting Operations and represent the Managing Director / General Manager in lifting matters.
• Ensure compliance with Company lifting and handling requirements, applicable legislation, regulations and technical standards.
• Be competent to plan lifting operations and to technically review / validate lifting plans according to the applicable lifting category and Company requirements.
• Review Category 2/3 lift plans, when requested by the Permit to Work Approving Authority, and monitor Category 1, 2 and 3 lifting operations.
• Technically validate lift plans for the most complex Category 3 lifting operations, as defined in the categorization checklist.
• Ensure preparation of the required lifting dossier for complex operations, including the required validation by a competent Level 4 person (TotalEnergies CPLO) where applicable.
• Review third-party lifting procedures and, where required, develop or review overload test procedures.
• Attend, or ensure representation by a competent person, during the most complex Category 3 lifting operations at their place of execution.
• Provide technical advice on lifting and handling operations to management, project managers and other functions upon request.
• Act as affiliate focal point and advisor for lifting and handling matters and represent the affiliate in relevant industry committees and specialist forums.
• Ensure appropriate competence and training of personnel involved in lifting operations.
• Support the selection, technical qualification and performance evaluation of contractors providing lifting services.
• Provide technical support for the procurement, inspection, certification and use of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Participate in lifting-related incident investigations, audits and reviews and ensure lessons learned are shared.
• Monitor and report lifting performance, issues, incidents, plans and other relevant lifting KPIs.
HSE Responsibilities
• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour about HSEQ rules & requirements, as well as Company Ethics & “Code of Conduct” policy.
• Promote HSE culture within the team and ensure HSE related topics are treated as top priorities in the discipline (Derogation, HAZOP, HAZID, HSE action plan, PRs actions, etc.)
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor
Context and environment
The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. Absheron Early Production Scheme (EPS) is an early development phase started first gas production July -2023. The FFD project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).
Qualifications/Experience required[HA2.1]
• Level / Diploma: Master of Science in Engineering.
• Core rigging and lifting qualifications as a strong advantage:
o OPITO Approved Rigging & Lifting – Level 3-4 (Mandatory for CPLO roles)
o OPITO Approved Banksman Slinger – Level 3-4
o ECITB Rigger ICE – Level 3 & Level 4
o Rigging Engineering – Level 2.
o Site Lifting & Construction Supervisor status.
o Responsible Person for Lifting Operations (RPO) / Appointed Person credentials.
o ECITB IHSP – Advanced & Supervisor Levels.
o BOSIET (OPITO) – Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader & Helideck Certified in Accident/Incident Investigation & Risk Mitigation.
• Professional Experience: 10+ years in lifting and handling operations / APLO-related responsibilities.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is an advantage.
• Strong presentation skills are an advantage.
• Understanding of drilling operations is an advantage.
• Fluent Azerbaijani and English.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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