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Heavy Lift Technical Specialist Job AGL. Responsible for planning and supervising heavy-lift operations, assessing technical requirements, ensuring equipment safety, and supporting complex lifting projects. Requires a relevant engineering and strong knowledge of lifting equipment and safety standards. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-si

Responsibilities or duties

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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• 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.