Appointed Person
11 days ago
Holywell
PurposeResponsible for the planning, coordination and control of all lifting and shifting operations involving heavy pipe spools, modules, and rigging on a new build CCUS project. Ensures full compliance with LOLER 1998, BS 7121, and site lifting standards. • 1. Lifting Planning & Documentation Produce, review and approve Lift Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments for Category A, B & C lifts Create and check rigging diagrams, sling configurations, CoG calculations for large bore pipe spools (up to 20T+), vessels and skids Select cranes, mobile cranes, gantry systems, chain blocks, winches and lifting accessories based on load, radius and ground conditions Plan lift & shift sequences for pipe racks, piperacks modules, absorber columns and compressor packages Chair lift briefings and toolbox talks with crane supervisors, slinger/signallers and rigging crews • 2. Rigging & Heavy Pipe Specifics Calculate weights, centres of gravity, sling tensions and D/d ratios for irregular pipe spools, flanged joints and coated pipe Specify use of spreader beams, equalizer beams, soft slings on coated / stainless pipe to prevent damage Oversee trial lifts, load movements in congested new-build areas, and blind lifts Ensure all lifts over live plant, excavations and working at height are controlled • 3. Compliance & Safety Act as Appointed Person under BS 7121-1 and LOLER Ensure all cranes and lifting accessories have valid certification, thorough examination and are within SWL Control permits to lift, ground condition checks, outrigger loadings, exclusion zones Interface with HSE, temporary works, scaffolding and heavy haulage teams Investigate near misses and implement lessons learned • 4. Coordination Liaise with piping, structural, mechanical and commissioning teams for carbon capture units (absorbers, strippers, ducting) Manage crane scheduling for multiple cranes on congested plot Maintain lifting register and lifting equipment database • CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Blue Card) - ESSENTIAL, • CPCS Crane Supervisor A62 or NPORS equivalent, • 10+ years heavy lifting, 5+ years as AP on new build power, petrochemical, CCUS, or oil & gas, • Proven experience with heavy wall pipe (12" - 48"), • Competent in AutoCAD / rigging software for producing rigging diagrams, • Strong knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121 Parts 1, 2 & 3, • CSCS / CCNSG Safety Passport, SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely, • LEEA / Lifting Equipment Engineers qualification, • Appointed Person for Tower Cranes / Crawler Cranes, • Experience on Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Energy-from-Waste new builds, • Experience with SPMT, self-propelled trailers, strand jacking, • Familiar with CDM 2015 and COMAH considerations on CCUS Meticulous planner - can visualise complex lifts in congested pipe rack Calm under pressure, stops job if unsafe Clear communicator with riggers, welders, and site management Strong rigging maths and attention to CoG / sling angles #J-18808-Ljbffr