Lifting Supervisor – Crawler Crane Operations

About the role

Aertssen Machinery Services, part of the Belgian Aertssen Group, is looking for a Lifting Supervisor to join its team in Qatar. The company operates in Heavy Lifting and Earthmoving across the Middle East, with offices in the UAE, Qatar and KSA, and relies on its machinery and its 900 specialised employees to deliver projects safely.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all lifting operations on site, ensuring they are carried out correctly and safely
• Conduct meetings, assess risks and report and investigate any incidents
• Inspect the cranes daily and check whether any parts are malfunctioning
• Coordinate crane operators, riggers and other personnel involved in lifting operations
• Maintain constant communication with the site manager, foreman, rigger and other involved parties

Required profile

• At least 30 years of age and physically fit
• Minimum secondary education
• At least 8 years of lifting or rigging experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Certified physically and medically fit by a Qatar-registered medical practitioner or a QP-owned medical centre

Required skills

• Proven hands-on experience supervising crawler crane operations
• Strong expertise in crawler crane assembly and dismantling
• Solid knowledge of safety standards and lifting procedures
• Strong leadership, administrative and supervisory skills
• Fluent reading, speaking, writing and understanding of English

To apply, send your CV and a tailored cover letter by email.