John Wood Group plc

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design, construct and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Crane & Lifting Supervisor to join our team in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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The Role

The role is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of cranes and other lifting equipment on construction sites.

This role involves planning and coordinating lifting operations, inspecting equipment, managing the crane crew, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Coordination: developing and implementing lift plans, coordinating with the crane operator, signallers, and other crew members, and ensuring clear communication throughout the operation
• Equipment Inspection: inspecting the crane, rigging, and other equipment to ensure they are in good working order and meet safety standards.
• Load Management: ensuring the load is within the crane's capacity and properly rigged for lifting and monitoring the load during the lift
• Supervision: monitoring the crane operator's actions, providing guidance and instructions, and adjusting as needed to ensure a safe and successful lift

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Ideally you will have:

• Prior experience as a crane operator is ideal
• Thorough understanding of crane safety regulations, procedures, and risk assessment
• Excellent communication skills to clearly convey instructions and coordinate with the lifting team
• Ability to plan and organize lifting operations efficiently
• A good understanding of crane equipment and its operation
• Previous experience in a supervisory role is beneficial

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must have full work rights in PNG to be considered for this role.

If you're a Crane & Lifting Supervisor looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.