Senior Crane Supervisor – Select Auto

Job description / Role

Senior Crane Supervisor - Select Auto - Mozambique

Al-Futtaim Automotive occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to their brands worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Automotive is synonymous with brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Volvo which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. We also hold exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiles and automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries as well as the franchises for Hertz Rent-a-car - the worlds largest rental and leasing company and FAMCO heavy goods Machinery.

Select Auto is an Al Futtaim Automotive company. Offering premium mobility and material handling solutions for international organizations and governments, Select Auto caters to the requirements of a diverse client base for the leasing, sale and maintenance of light vehicles, heavy equipment and power generation equipment in expeditionary environments

We are currently looking for experienced Senior Crane Supervisor / Appointed Person. The main purpose of the role will be:

* The Appointed Person is to provide a safe system of working by properly planning the lifting operation by the preparation of a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
* The Crane Supervisor directs and supervises on site the lifting operation; he/she is also a fully certified competent crane operator.

Main Responsibilities:
A. This role must take account of all aspects of crane lifting duties and site safety, such as:

* The site - access and egress, gradients, ground type, excavations, overhead electric or telephone cables and other proximity hazards
* Potential weather conditions, in particular wind and thunderstorms

B. Selecting a crane of suitable capacity to perform the operation with an adequate margin of safety including:

* The size and type of crane, its duties and outrigger settings and loadings, the radius at which it will work and boom lengt

C. Selecting the appropriate load handling equipment, including chains, slings, lifting beams, spreaders, lifting eyes etc. taking account of:

* The load - weight and dimensions, lift points, sharp edges and location before and after the lifting operation
* The weight of the equipment to be used and the impact on the overall weight to be lifted

D. Determining the method of attaching the load/s to the crane (the slinging technique):

* Ensuring that the crane and lifting equipment has current test certification and has no obvious defects
* Ensuring that the Lifting Team is trained and competent and has been properly briefed

E. Must prepare the Risk Assessment and Method Statement himself, but may delegate some or all of the other duties to a competent person (such as a Site Supervisor) or other competent person who could take responsibility for the lifting operation on site.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB - UK) - Crane Supervisor / Appointed Person
* Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) - Crane Supervisor / Appointed Person
* National Commission For the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO- US)
* Crane Instructor/Trainer qualifications would be beneficial
* Operating in austere environments would be beneficial

Minimum Experience:

* Minimum 10 years total mobile/rough terrain crane operator experience with an additional 5 years crane supervisory management
* Experience in the instruction and training of crane operators would be beneficial

Job-Specific Skills:

* Fully conversant with BS7121 - British Standard Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Cranes (or direct equivalent)
* Detailed understanding of crane lifting operations
* Able to manage and plan on site lifting duties
* Ability to perform daily crane maintenance
* Fully conversant with crane operator/rigger hand signals
* Fully conversant with electronic automatic load indication systems
* Be able to read & understand load charts
* Fully conversant with crane and rigger load certification requirements
* Excellent communication (English language - verbal / written) and interpersonal skills

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.