Appointed Person Lifting Operations

Job description

The NCE Installation Management consists of the Installation Project Managers and the Appointed Persons for Lifting operations. The department is responsible for ensuring a high-quality customer experience when completing projects for our customers, ensuring an efficient and save execution of our Offshore Projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all lifting operations across offshore installations in Vestas North and Central Europe
• Act as the nominated Appointed Person (AP) and subject matter expert for complex lifting duties, ensuring compliance with local requirements
• Administer and implement the Safe System of Work (SSoW) for lifting operations, including monitoring and updates
• Prepare lifting plans, rigging drawings, and maintain overall control and responsibility for lifting activities
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, engineering, and other stakeholders; represent Vestas in meetings
• Assess staff competencies, provide inductions, and clarify legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
• Ensure all lifting operations meet Vestas QHSE standards and systematically resolve cross-functional issues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in lifting operations and 2+ years in planning lifting activities
• Certified with IOSH Leading Safely or NEBOSH, CPCS Blue Card (Appointed Person), and ideally Level 5 NVQ for Lifting
• Knowledge of DNVGL-ST-N001, BS7121 Safe Use of Cranes, and local legislation/regulations for lifting duties
• Ability to implement Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and conduct risk assessments and rigging calculations
• Skilled in AutoCAD (2D/3D), plus solid IT proficiency (MS Office and AX)
• Understanding of inspection, maintenance, and certification requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
• Familiar with industrial standards, markings, certificates, and thorough examination reports for lifting accessories

Competencies

• Solidawareness of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Quality (QA/QC) standards
• Motivated, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented with proficient analytical skills
• High-level collaboration with team members, proficient communication skills, and fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Ability to deliver training sessions in classroom or group settings
• Customer-focused, results-driven, and skilled in process understanding and delegation
• Effective office and site management by meeting specific local needs
• Demonstrates leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving