Appointed Person

Description:

PurposeResponsible for the planning, coordination and control of all lifting and shifting operations involving heavy pipe spools, modules, and rigging on a new build CCUS project. Ensures full compliance with LOLER 1998, BS 7121, and site lifting standards.Key Responsibilities1. Lifting Planning & DocumentationProduce, review and approve Lift Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments for Category A, B & C liftsCreate and check rigging diagrams, sling configurations, CoG calculations for large bore pipe spools (up to 20T+), vessels and skidsSelect cranes, mobile cranes, gantry systems, chain blocks, winches and lifting accessories based on load, radius and ground conditionsPlan lift & shift sequences for pipe racks, piperacks modules, absorber columns and compressor packagesChair lift briefings and toolbox talks with crane supervisors, slinger/signallers and rigging crews2. Rigging & Heavy Pipe SpecificsCalculate weights, centres of gravity, sling tensions and D/d ratios for irregular pipe spools, flanged joints and coated pipeSpecify use of spreader beams, equalizer beams, soft slings on coated / stainless pipe to prevent damageOversee trial lifts, load movements in congested new-build areas, and blind liftsEnsure all lifts over live plant, excavations and working at height are controlled3. Compliance & SafetyAct as Appointed Person under BS 7121-1 and LOLEREnsure all cranes and lifting accessories have valid certification, thorough examination and are within SWLControl permits to lift, ground condition checks, outrigger loadings, exclusion zonesInterface with HSE, temporary works, scaffolding and heavy haulage teamsInvestigate near misses and implement lessons learned4. CoordinationLiaise with piping, structural, mechanical and commissioning teams for carbon capture units (absorbers, strippers, ducting)Manage crane scheduling for multiple cranes on congested plotMaintain lifting register and lifting equipment databaseEssential Qualifications & ExperienceCPCS A61 Appointed Person (Blue Card) - ESSENTIALCPCS Crane Supervisor A62 or NPORS equivalent10+ years heavy lifting, 5+ years as AP on new build power, petrochemical, CCUS, or oil & gasProven experience with heavy wall pipe (12" - 48"), alloy pipe, pre-fabricated spools and module shiftCompetent in AutoCAD / rigging software for producing rigging diagramsStrong knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121 Parts 1, 2 & 3CSCS / CCNSG Safety Passport, SMSTS / IOSH Managing SafelyDesirableLEEA / Lifting Equipment Engineers qualificationAppointed Person for Tower Cranes / Crawler CranesExperience on Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Energy-from-Waste new buildsExperience with SPMT, self-propelled trailers, strand jackingFamiliar with CDM 2015 and COMAH considerations on CCUSKey CompetenciesMeticulous planner - can visualise complex lifts in congested pipe rackCalm under pressure, stops job if unsafeClear communicator with riggers, welders, and site managementStrong rigging maths and attention to CoG / sling angles