Lifting Engineer

Deep-Water Intake Group, a joint venture of multiple subsidiaries of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring an

Lifting Engineer

What is the project?

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:

• A 1.5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.5 m diameter slurry TBM);
• Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
• An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

What you will do:

Lifting Engineer oversees lifting activities on site, preparing the works for lifting activities

(crawler cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, hoists etc..). Lifting Engineer is in charge of lifting team, and supervising all lifting activities on site by permanent assessing and guidance of rigging team.

Concretely your tasks will be:

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and lead by example in all lifting and hoisting operations.
• Ensure all lifting activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legislation, project requirements, client specifications, industry standards, and approved lifting procedures.
• Review and enhance DIG Lifting procedure. 
• Verify that risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Lift Plans, Method Statements and Permit-to-Work requirements are completed prior to commencement of lifting operations.
• Investigate lifting incidents, near misses and equipment-related events and participate in corrective action implementation. 
• Promote best practices for load handling, exclusion zones, dropped object prevention and personnel safety.
• Ensure offshore and marine lifting activities are executed in accordance with approved lift procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate all lifting operations performed using crawler cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, boom trucks, personnel hoists and other lifting equipment.
• Review lifting requirements with construction, engineering, logistics and subcontractor teams to ensure lifting operations are adequately planned and resourced.
• Coordinate crane utilization, mobilization, demobilization and equipment allocation across multiple work fronts.
• Oversee critical and complex lifts.
• Ensure all lifting equipment, accessories and rigging gear comply with project specifications, certification requirements and regulatory standards.
• Verify that cranes, hoists, forklifts and lifting accessories are inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements and project procedures. 
• Confirm that crane configurations, load charts, capacities and setup conditions are appropriate for the intended lift.
• Monitor subcontractor lifting practices and implement corrective measures when deficiencies are identified.
• Ensure daily pre-start is performed on site and recorded in the server.
• Get daily reports from site team, staff and workers presence and hours done and tasks performed each day.
• Maintain the project lifting register and inventory of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Ensure lifting equipment documentation remains current and available for audits and inspections. · Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on lifting activities, equipment utilization, incidents, inspections and compliance performance.
• Document lifting-related non-conformances and track corrective actions through closure.
• Assist project management in forecasting lifting resource requirements and equipment needs.
• Maintain records associated with offshore and marine lifting operations, including critical lift reviews and approvals.

Your skills:

• 10+ years experience in heavy Lifting Department with Construction Company
• Excellent knowledge of Lifting standards · Appointed person Certificate (Still Valid)
• Proficiency in Plant & Logistics Engineering and supervision skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCad (or similar)

What do we have to provide:

• Gross annual salary between CAD$ 125K and 150K depending on experience and profile
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid;
• Annual bonuses;
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
• RRSP Program
• Career development opportunities;
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
• Attractive and challenging project.

At Deep-Water Intake Group, we believe that diversity is a source of wealth and strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from members of Aboriginal communities and strive to ensure fair and respectful employment opportunities. We recognise the unique contributions of indigenous peoples and are committed to supporting their professional development. By joining our team, you will be part of a company that celebrates diversity and actively works to promote inclusion.