About this role
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client EACOP, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Lifting Coordinator to work at Site
Position in the
Organization
Reports to: Lifting
Specialist.
Who We Are:
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) involves the construction
and operation of a buried, cross-border pipeline to transport crude oil from
the Lake Albert area in Uganda to the eastern coast of Tanzania for export to
international markets.
Job Dimensions/
General Job Description
The Lifting Coordinator is responsible for the safe planning,
supervision, and execution of all lifting and hoisting operations within EACOP
field sites. This role ensures compliance with EACOP lifting procedures,
international standards, and statutory regulations to guarantee safe and
efficient lifting operations that support construction, logistics, maintenance,
and operational activities.
Duties &
Responsibilities
• Develop and review lifting plans and risk
assessments for all critical and non-critical lifts.
• Coordinate daily lifting activities across
field operations including logistics yards, warehouses, PS sites, and
maintenance areas.
• Ensure adequate lifting equipment, cranes,
forklifts, and rigging gear are available, inspected, and certified.
• Maintain the Lifting Operations Register and
ensure proper record keeping.
• Coordinate with contractors and
sub-contractors to ensure lifting operations meet EACOP HSE standards.
• Supervise lifting operations to ensure
compliance with approved lifting plans and permits.
• Ensure lifting team members (riggers, crane
operators, banksmen, signalers) are competent and certified.
• Monitor lifting gear and accessories are used
to avoid overloading or unsafe practices.
• Authorize and sign off permits for critical
lifts.
• Provide on-site technical support during
heavy/complex lifting operations.
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with
EACOP HSE Management System, international standards (LOLER, BS, ISO, API,
ASME), and national regulations.
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-lift safety
briefings with crews.
• Stop unsafe operations immediately and enforce
corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations related to
lifting and hoisting activities.
• Promote lifting safety culture across field
operations.
• Ensure all lifting appliances and accessories
are properly inspected, tested, and certified by competent authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date lifting gear registers.
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies
for statutory certifications.
• Ensure defective or expired lifting equipment
is quarantined and removed from service.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and refresher
training for riggers, signalers, and crane operators.
• Support local workforce development in line
with national content requirements.
• Ensure awareness of updated lifting procedures
among all operational staff.
• Field Logistics & Warehouse Teams
• Maintenance & Operations Teams
• Contractors & Subcontractors
• Competent and trained lifting teams.
• Compliance reports and audit findings closure.
Health, Safety &
Environmental Responsibilities:
EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of
workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed.
Therefore, the employee is mandated to:
• Ensure all lifting operations are conducted
with zero harm to people, environment, or assets.
• Drive the “Stop Work Authority” culture during
unsafe operations.
• Actively participate in HSE audits,
inspections, and safety campaigns.
• Fully complies with Company H3SE (Health,
Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
• Actively participates in HSEQ and promotes
this culture to co-workers.
• Remain vigilant and maintain continuous
awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
• Communicates to management any HSE related
concerns and ways to improve them.
• Maintains a workplace & workspace that is
safe, clean, and always neat – practice good housekeeping.
Qualifications /
Experience Required:
• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
Logistics, or related technical field.
• Lifting & Rigging Certification (OPITO,
LEEA, or equivalent) – mandatory.
• 5 years in lifting operations within Oil &
Gas, Petrochemical, or Heavy Engineering industries.
• Proven experience in supervising heavy and
complex lifting operations (100+ tons).
• Knowledge of international lifting standards
(LOLER, API RP 2D, BS 7121, ISO standards).
• Experience in East Africa/remote project
environments (preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of cranes,
forklifts, lifting gear, and rigging practices.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed lifting
plans.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making
ability under pressure.
• Good communication and reporting skills
(English mandatory, Swahili/French an added advantage).
• High commitment to HSE standards and safe work
practices.
• Safety-first mindset with strong integrity.
• Resilient and adaptable in remote field
environments.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick
operational decisions.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU-EACOP-LC-LIFTING COORDINATOR”
Application link:
Note
The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Tuesday ,10th November 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.