JobXDubai
JobsCompaniesSalariesFor employersPricing
ATS Resume ScannerGratuity CalculatorVisa Eligibility CheckerLeave Calculator
View All Tools
Job Market PulseKnowledge HubCareer GuidesCV ServicesEmirates Cabin Crew GuideCareer Coaching
Hiring? Employer sign inSign InGet Started

Jobs by Category

  • Engineering & Technology
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Human Resources
  • Operations & Logistics
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Real Estate & Property
  • Energy & Sustainability
  • Healthcare & Medical
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Product Management
  • Data & Analytics
  • Design & Creative
  • Customer Support
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Education & Training
  • Executive & Management
  • Administrative

Platform

  • Browse Jobs
  • All Jobs A–Z
  • Jobs in Dubai
  • Jobs in Abu Dhabi
  • Jobs in Sharjah
  • Jobs in Ajman
  • Jobs in Ras Al Khaimah
  • Jobs in Fujairah
  • Jobs in Umm Al Quwain
  • Company Directory
  • All Companies A–Z
  • Salary Guide
  • Job Market Pulse
  • Job Market Reports
  • Sign Up Free

Jobs in Saudi Arabia

  • All Jobs in Saudi Arabia
  • Jobs in Riyadh
  • Jobs in Jeddah
  • Jobs in Khobar
  • Jobs in Dammam
  • Jobs in Mecca
  • Jobs in Dhahran
  • Jobs in Jubail
  • Jobs in Medina
  • Companies Hiring in KSA

Free Tools

  • ATS Resume Scanner
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Leave Calculator
  • Leave Encashment
  • Notice Period Calculator
  • Visa Eligibility Checker

Resources

  • Knowledge Hub
  • Career Guides
  • UAE Work Visa Guide
  • Dubai Salary Guide
  • CV Writing Tips
  • CV Services
  • Emirates Cabin Crew Guide
  • Career Coaching
  • LinkedIn Optimization

Company

  • About Us
  • For Employers
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Press & Data
  • Help Centre
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Our Projects

  • Inhype Studio— Go Viral on LinkedIn
  • PatientNotes.ai— AI Medical Scribe
  • JobXRecruiter.com— Review 1000s of CVs
  • CV-Review.com— AI CV Review
  • Careerproof.io— AI Career Proof
  • UAE-Labour-Law.com— Labour Law AI Assistant
  • SmilePreviews.com— AI Smile for Dentists
  • BubblyPhone.com— Cheap Browser Calls
  • DialMilo.com— AI Phone Receptionist
  • Gesichtsbehandlung-Muenchen.com— Facial Treatments Munich
JobXDubai© 2026 JobXDubai. All rights reserved.
Built by Vadim (X, LinkedIn)
HomeJobsJob Title: Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR

Job Title: Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago

ApplyApply on company siteCheck my matchMy match

Salary
AED 36k–52k a month
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Title: Job Title: Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) in Office + Offshore Site role on 6 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation. Job Purpose The Specialist Rigging & Lifting Engineer is responsible for planning, engineering, reviewing, and overseeing all lifting and rigging activities associated with the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures that all heavy lifts, critical lifts, offshore installation activities, and material handling operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The position provides technical expertise for lifting operations related to offshore platforms, topsides, modules, process equipment, pipelines, subsea equipment, water injection facilities, and commissioning activities. Key Responsibilities Lifting Engineering & Planning - Develop and review lifting studies, lifting procedures, rigging plans, and method statements for offshore installation and construction activities. - Prepare detailed lift plans for routine, complex, and critical lifting operations. - Perform engineering calculations for lifting arrangements, load distribution, sling tensions, crane capacities, and lifting equipment selection. - Verify lifting points, padeyes, trunnions, spreader beams, lifting frames, and temporary lifting structures. - Develop lifting execution strategies for offshore construction, hook-up, commissioning, and maintenance activities. - Ensure all lifting activities comply with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements. Offshore Installation Support - Support offshore installation activities involving: - Water Injection Skids - Pumps and Compressors - Process Equipment - Piping Modules - Structural Modules - Pressure Vessels - Electrical and Instrument Packages - Subsea Components - Pipelines and Risers - Coordinate heavy lift and critical lift operations using offshore cranes and lifting vessels. - Participate in load-out, sea fastening, transportation, installation, and hook-up activities. - Provide on-site technical support during complex lifting operations. Rigging Equipment Management - Specify and select appropriate rigging and lifting equipment. - Review certifications and inspection records for cranes, slings, shackles, lifting beams, spreaders, and hoists. - Ensure lifting equipment is suitable for intended loads and operating conditions. - Coordinate periodic inspections and compliance verification of lifting equipment. - Monitor lifting gear utilization and maintenance requirements. Safety & Compliance - Ensure compliance with: - LEEA Standards - LOLER Requirements - API Standards - ASME Standards - OSHA Regulations - Client Lifting Procedures - Offshore Safety Regulations - Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Constructability, SIMOPS, and Risk Assessment workshops. - Conduct lifting risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). - Identify hazards associated with offshore lifting activities and implement mitigation measures. - Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation when required. Construction & Contractor Coordination - Review contractor lifting studies and offshore lifting procedures. - Ensure contractor compliance with project lifting requirements. - Coordinate with: - Construction Teams - Marine Operations - Fabrication Yards - Offshore Installation Contractors - Crane Operators - Rigging Supervisors - HSE Teams - Participate in lifting readiness reviews and pre-lift meetings. - Verify lifting equipment mobilization and site readiness. Engineering & Technical Assurance - Review lifting engineering deliverables from EPC contractors and vendors. - Verify load calculations and equipment weights. - Support transportation and installation engineering activities. - Ensure lifting interfaces are incorporated into project design reviews. - Participate in design reviews to ensure lifting and maintainability requirements are adequately addressed. - Provide technical recommendations

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements not explicitly listed as a separate concise section in the posting. The role describes extensive engineering experience in lifting, rigging, offshore construction, and safety/compliance with industry standards. The posting emphasizes planning, verification, offshore installation support, and coordination with multiple teams, suggesting a need for substantial relevant experience in rigging & lifting engineering for offshore projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lifting Engineering & Planning
  • - Develop and review lifting studies, lifting procedures, rigging plans, and method statements for offshore installation and construction activities.
  • - Prepare detailed lift plans for routine, complex, and critical lifting operations.
  • - Perform engineering calculations for lifting arrangements, load distribution, sling tensions, crane capacities, and lifting equipment selection.
  • - Verify lifting points, padEyes, trunnions, spreader beams, lifting frames, and temporary lifting structures.
  • - Develop lifting execution strategies for offshore construction, hook-up, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
  • - Ensure all lifting activities comply with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Offshore Installation Support
  • - Support offshore installation activities involving: Water Injection Skids, Pumps and Compressors, Process Equipment, Piping Modules, Structural Modules, Pressure Vessels, Electrical and Instrument Packages, Subsea Components, Pipelines and Risers.
  • - Coordinate heavy lift and critical lift operations using offshore cranes and lifting vessels.
  • - Participate in load-out, sea fastening, transportation, installation, and hook-up activities.
  • - Provide on-site technical support during complex lifting operations.
  • Rigging Equipment Management
  • - Specify and select appropriate rigging and lifting equipment.
  • - Review certifications and inspection records for cranes, slings, shackles, lifting beams, spreaders, and hoists.
  • - Ensure lifting equipment is suitable for intended loads and operating conditions.
  • - Coordinate periodic inspections and compliance verification of lifting equipment.
  • - Monitor lifting gear utilization and maintenance requirements.
  • Safety & Compliance
  • - Ensure compliance with: LEEA Standards, LOLER Requirements, API Standards, ASME Standards, OSHA Regulations, Client Lifting Procedures, Offshore Safety Regulations.
  • - Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Constructability, SIMOPS, and Risk Assessment workshops.
  • - Conduct lifting risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • - Identify hazards associated with offshore lifting activities and implement mitigation measures.
  • - Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation when required.
  • Construction & Contractor Coordination
  • - Review contractor lifting studies and offshore lifting procedures.
  • - Ensure contractor compliance with project lifting requirements.
  • - Coordinate with: Construction Teams, Marine Operations, Fabrication Yards, Offshore Installation Contractors, Crane Operators, Rigging Supervisors, HSE Teams.
  • - Participate in lifting readiness reviews and pre-lift meetings.
  • - Verify lifting equipment mobilization and site readiness.
  • Engineering & Technical Assurance
  • - Review lifting engineering deliverables from EPC contractors and vendors.
  • - Verify load calculations and equipment weights.
  • - Support transportation and installation engineering activities.
  • - Ensure lifting interfaces are incorporated into project design reviews.
  • - Participate in design reviews to ensure lifting and maintainability requirements are adequately addressed.
  • - Provide technical recommendations

Skills

  • Lifting engineering
  • Rigging planning
  • Lift planning
  • Offshore installation support
  • Load calculations
  • Crane capacity assessment
  • Rigging equipment management
  • HAZID / HAZOP
  • JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
  • Lifting procedures
  • Sling tensions
  • Padeyes / trunnions / spreader beams
  • LOLER / LEEA standards
  • API / ASME / OSHA standards
  • Pipelines and risers handling

Not sure you fit this role?

Upload your CV and see how you score against KBR and every other live job. It's free.

Get my free matches

AED 36k–52k a month

ApplyApply on company siteCheck my matchMy match

Is KBR hiring?

Live roles and hiring trends, updated daily.

Similar jobs in the UAE

Job Title: Specialist HSE (Projects) Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBRAbu Dhabi, UAE

AED 18k–30k a month· est.

Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBRAbu Dhabi, UAE

AED 18k–32k a month· Michael Page

Specialist Civil Structural Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBRAbu Dhabi, UAE

AED 50k–70k a month· est.

Specialist Technical HSE– Offshore Water Injection Project

KBRAbu Dhabi, UAE

AED 20k–40k a month· est.

Specialist Piping Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBRAbu Dhabi, UAE

AED 18k–30k a month· Michael Page

Specialist Static and Package Equipment– Offshore Water Injection Project

KBRAbu Dhabi, UAE

AED 40k–70k a month· est.