Loler Competent Person - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Sparrows Group

Sparrows Group

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Sparrows Group is a specialist lifting and mechanical handling contractor that delivers equipment, technology and integrated engineering services to the global energy industry.

Our solutions support our clients to optimise their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people.

With our headquarters in Aberdeen, we employ over 1,600 people across numerous operational locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

We are looking to recruit a LOLER Competent Person to join our team at Sparrows in Aberdeen.

The main purpose of the role is to perform the role of nominated Competent Person for the control of lifting on the BP installation.

Use technical and practical knowledge to inspect lifting equipment, answer queries about the suitability of lifting equipment, advise in the development and execution of lift plans and ensure that lifting equipment is only issued to those competent to use it.

Ensure that all rigging activities are carried out on site as directed by BP representatives and in compliance with the relevant Company and client standards and procedures.

Main responsibilities

Manage and control the rigging and rigging loft inventory in line with the regulations and BP procedures.
Generate, review and endorse routine, simple and complicated lifting plans.
Assist in the development of lifting plans for complex lifts.
Review and update database of generic and specific lifting plans for the installation.
Maintain the register of persons authorised to perform lifting operations on the installation.
Assist in site surveys and provide advice on equipment selection and use.
Review and maintain the site's database of generic and specific lifting plans and risk assessments.
Provide technical advice to the BP Site LOLER Representative
Assist the Sparrows CSE and BP Unit Lifting Lead with planning of complex lifts on the installation.
Assist as deck crew during crane lifting operations.
Carry out lifting duties as required.
Undertake other works as directed by BP representatives on duties unrelated to platform lifting, including emergency duties deemed to be within your competence.
Act as the PA for all complicated and complex lifting operations as designated by the Site LOLER Representative
Responsible for ensuring that all other persons on the deck and/or rigging crew are trained to the required BP standards and assessed as competent to undertake their specific duties, and that adequate control is exercised over designated laydown areas for loads.
Audit specialist contractors' lifting equipment for compliance with BP standards.
Maintain high standards of work ethic and lead by example in your actions and demeanour so that your peers can learn from you.
Mentor and support colleagues in delivering the scope of supply for all maintenance and mechanical handling activities attributed to your assets

HSEQ responsibilities

It is mandatory that the incumbent is familiar with the Company's HSEQ Policy and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Sparrows Integrated Management System. The incumbent must report any incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems with products, services or systems to their Line Manager.
The incumbent also has legal responsibilities under countryspecific health and safety legislation to follow all Company processes and procedures and familiarise themselves with the emergency response arrangements applicable to them. The incumbent is also responsible for the health and safety arrangements of subordinates (if any) and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises.

Qualifications and experience