Rigging & Lifting Engineer - Tullow Oil

Tullow is an independent energy company dedicated to building a better future through responsible oil and gas development in Africa, with producing assets in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. We are committed to achieving Net Zero on our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Our Shared Prosperity strategy ensures we deliver lasting socio-economic benefits to host nations by investing in local skills development, community partnerships and sustainable infrastructure.

At Tullow, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a value-led culture underpinned by Aim High, Own It and Be True, where continuous improvement, collaboration and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

Tullow is offering an exciting opportunity within the Operations M&I team. We are looking for a dynamic Rigging & Lifting Engineer to join us on a contract basis, located at our office in Accra, Ghana.

Job Purpose

The Rigging & Lifting Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and assurance for all crane, rigging, and lifting operations across the asset. This includes defining and implementing maintenance and inspection strategies for lifting equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and providing technical oversight to offshore teams. The role ensures that lifting activities are executed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, supporting the integrity and reliability of operations.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Maintenance & Integrity

• Define and oversee maintenance activities for all fixed cranes, rigging, and lifting equipment.
• Act as equipment class owner for cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies, including preventative routines and written schemes of examination in CMMS.
• Ensure accuracy of work orders, spare parts, and equipment data in CMMS.
• Incorporate inspection and incident findings into CMMS to improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Define and assign inspection strategies for all lifting equipment and ensure timely execution.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage third-party contracts for lifting services and equipment procurement.
• Provide technical input to tenders and contract evaluations for lifting-related services.
• Liaise with vendors to review lift plans, personnel competencies, and certifications.
• Supervise vendor execution of lifts, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.

Technical Assurance & Compliance

• Provide assurance and technical support for lifting operations, ensuring compliance with standards (ABS, API RP 2D, LOLER, ISO, etc.).
• Liaise with OIM and regulatory bodies to ensure lifting operations meet international standards.
• Provide guidance on certification and examination requirements for all lifting equipment.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify improvements.
• Experience in developing and auditing lifting personnel competency frameworks (riggers, crane operators, lifting authorities).
• Demonstrated experience liaising with regulators and classification societies on lifting equipment inspections and certifications.
• Experience conducting lifting audits, risk assessments, and assurance reviews against LOLER and company lifting standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing lift engineering calculations.

Operations & Support

• Provide technical support and oversight to Offshore Lifting Technical Authorities (OLTA) and Site Lifting Focal Points (SLFP).
• Review engineering methodology and calculations for complex lifts and engineered scaffolds.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient execution of lifting operations.
• Support rigging teams to implement safe and effective lifting practices.

HSEQ & Incident Management

• Strictly adhere to HSE requirements in all lifting and rigging activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain lifting, rigging, and crane operation procedures.
• Promote safe lifting practices through training, awareness, and procedural discipline.
• Participate in incident investigations, providing technical input, root cause analysis, and lessons learned.
• Prepare reports on lifting incidents and identified defects, recommending corrective actions.
• Experience leading technical response to lifting equipment failures or emergency situations offshore.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as focal point for lifting engineering expertise across the asset.
• Build effective working relationships with onshore and offshore teams, vendors, and regulators.
• Mentor and provide guidance to offshore rigging and lifting teams to strengthen competence and compliance.

Experience & Education

BSc/B.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or related discipline)

Skills

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rigging and lifting operations in offshore/onshore construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Proven experience as Appointed Person or Lifting Engineer with authority to approve LOLER lift plans, including complex lifts.
• Valid Competent Person qualification from a recognized industry body.
  • Certifications in:
  • Lifting Equipment Inspection
  • Rigging Loft Management
  • Managing Work at Height
  • Fall Arrest, Suspension & Rescue Equipment
• Offshore certifications: BOSIET, MIST, valid Offshore Medical.
• Strong knowledge of lifting regulations, codes, and standards (ABS, API RP 2D, LOLER, ISO, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead safe lifting operations, manage contractors, and provide technical assurance.
• BOSIET certificate for travel offshore as required.

What We Offer

Tullow offer a competitive reward package of base salary, incentives and benefits which is designed to attract, retain, and motivate the best talent.

• The opportunity to make a real impact, working alongside dedicated experts across functions
• A genuinely inclusive and diverse environment where every voice is valued
• Competitive remuneration

We believe in building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our people. Tullow offer an opportunity to broaden your horizons, grow your network and have the support you need to thrive.

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