Background

Africa Global Logistics is hiring a Heavy Lift Technical Specialist to oversee heavy lifting operations. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in heavy lift operations is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Heavy Lift Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical execution of complex heavy lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) transport operations, with specific expertise in Nicolas hydraulic platform trailer systems.

Heavy Lift Technical Execution

• Lead the setup, configuration, and operation of Nicolas hydraulic platform trailers for heavy and abnormal load transport.
• Execute jacking and skidding operations in accordance with approved lift and transport plans.
• Configure multi-axle modular trailer combinations based on load distribution, axle loads, route constraints, and engineering specifications.
• Oversee load stability and securement to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Technical Planning & Load Engineering

• Interpret method statements, engineering drawings, and load calculations to support execution.
• Supervise staging and securing of cargo on beams, stools, saddles, and engineered supports.
• Coordinate modular movements including steering synchronization and hydraulic leveling.
• Participate in route surveys and feasibility assessments for abnormal load movements.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic platform trailers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, steering, and suspension systems under operational conditions.
• Ensure equipment readiness prior to deployment and verify technical integrity throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor axle load distribution and hydraulic pressure performance during operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to QHSE standards during all heavy lift activities.
• Enforce safe working practices during modular moves and cargo staging.
• Support compliance with transport regulations and abnormal load permitting requirements.

Operational Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, rigging crews, transport coordinators, and workshop teams.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and crew members during complex operations.
• Act as on-site technical authority for hydraulic trailer deployment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Operations.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ hands-on experience in heavy lift and abnormal load operations.
• Demonstrated expertise working with Nicolas hydraulic platform trailer systems (mandatory).
• Proven experience in jacking, skidding, modular load movement, and heavy cargo staging.
• Strong understanding of load distribution, axle weight calculation, and hydraulic leveling systems.
• Experience operating in complex project environments including oil & gas, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of modular hydraulic trailer configuration and steering systems.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across hydraulic, mechanical, and suspension systems.
• Practical knowledge of engineered support systems (beams, stools, saddles).
• Understanding of lift planning principles and load stability analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and method statements.

• Lead the setup, configuration, and operation of Nicolas hydraulic platform trailers for heavy and abnormal load transport.
• Execute jacking and skidding operations in accordance with approved lift and transport plans.
• Configure multi-axle modular trailer combinations based on load distribution, axle loads, route constraints, and engineering specifications.
• Oversee load stability and securement to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Interpret method statements, engineering drawings, and load calculations to support execution.
• Supervise staging and securing of cargo on beams, stools, saddles, and engineered supports.
• Coordinate modular movements including steering synchronization and hydraulic leveling.
• Participate in route surveys and feasibility assessments for abnormal load movements.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic platform trailers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, steering, and suspension systems under operational conditions.
• Ensure equipment readiness prior to deployment and verify technical integrity throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor axle load distribution and hydraulic pressure performance during operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to QHSE standards during all heavy lift activities.
• Enforce safe working practices during modular moves and cargo staging.
• Support compliance with transport regulations and abnormal load permitting requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, rigging crews, transport coordinators, and workshop teams.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and crew members during complex operations.
• Act as on-site technical authority for hydraulic trailer deployment.

• Advanced knowledge of modular hydraulic trailer configuration and steering systems.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across hydraulic, mechanical, and suspension systems.
• Practical knowledge of engineered support systems (beams, stools, saddles).
• Understanding of lift planning principles and load stability analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and method statements.

• Diploma in Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Operations.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ hands-on experience in heavy lift and abnormal load operations.
• Demonstrated expertise working with Nicolas hydraulic platform trailer systems (mandatory).
• Proven experience in jacking, skidding, modular load movement, and heavy cargo staging.
• Strong understanding of load distribution, axle weight calculation, and hydraulic leveling systems.
• Experience operating in complex project environments including oil & gas, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.