Job Title: Lifting Supervisor
Organisation: OML Africa Logistics
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
OML Africa Logistics is a privately-held, limited liability company with headquarters in Nairobi. The Company was founded in October 2012 with a goal to address gaps in the quality of logistics operations and service provision for the upstream oil and gas industry in the Eastern Africa Region. With Eastern Africa emerging as the new frontier for the oil and gas industry, OML seeks to provide a regional solution to oilfield equipment handling and transportation. OML promises a first class, professional service with consistency and the highest quality standards at its core.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee lifting operations onsite per lifting plans and OML’s Lifting Management System (LMS)
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and pre-lift risk assessments with crane operators, riggers, and HSE teams
- Verify ground conditions, crane setup, sling/shackle integrity, and load charts before lifts Inspect equipment, maintain lifting gear registers and certification logs
- Lead incident and near miss reporting; document corrective actions and lessons learned
- Collaborate with procurement and contractors for lifting gear; support periodic lifting audits and performance reporting
- Submit daily lifting reports; compile and forward weekly/monthly summaries to management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Certification: Certified Lifting Supervisor (e.g., LEEA, APLO, OPITO) — LEEA preferred
- Experience: 3-5 years’ hands-on field experience in oil & gas or heavy construction lifting operations
Technical Expertise:
- Proficient with mobile, crawler & overhead cranes
- Expert in rigging gear, load charts, lifting plans, and ground condition assessment Strong risk-assessment and HSE compliance skills
- Documentation:
- Up-to-date resume
- Certificate(s) of competence (in lifting supervision)
- Certificate of Good Conduct (Interpol or national equivalent) – mandatory for work permit processing in Uganda
- Immigration-ready: Able to provide temporary passport or valid passport to facilitate work permit application
How to Apply:
Email your resume, Certificates of Competence, and Certificate of Good Conduct to recruitment@omlafricalogistics.com subject line:
“Lifting Supervisor – Buliisa, Uganda”
Include confirmation of valid or temporary passport availability to support work permit processing
Deadline: 7th July 2025