We are? We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.Diversity & InclusionEnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.The Role?The Lead VOC Supervisor is responsible for the overall coordination, scheduling, quality assurance, governance, and execution oversight of the QE LNG Verification of Competence (VoC) Program for lifting operations personnel.The role ensures all competence assessments, coaching interventions, simulator activities, reporting processes, and workforce readiness activities are delivered in accordance with QE LNG standards, EnerMech procedures, lifting safety requirements, and agreed project timelines.The Lead VOC Supervisor will provide technical leadership to all Coaches / Assessors and act as the focal point for client coordination, workforce planning, assessment governance, and project reporting.Main Responsibilities & Key Result AreasProject Coordination & LeadershipLead and coordinate all VOC assessment activities across assigned project locationsManage daily deployment of Coaches / AssessorsCoordinate candidate scheduling and assessment planningInterface directly with QE LNG focal points and project management teamsEnsure alignment with agreed VOC implementation schedules.Participate in weekly progress meetings.Assessment & Quality AssuranceEnsure all assessments are conducted using approved standardized assessment criteriaVerify consistency and quality of assessment activitiesReview completed assessment documentation and competence decisionsEnsure auditable VOC records are maintainedMonitor compliance with QE LNG lifting procedures and standardsParticipating in moderation and calibration activitiesCoaching & Competency ManagementOversee coaching and remediation activities for “Not Yet Competent” personnelMonitor competency gap closure effectivenessCoordinate reassessment activitiesSupport development of workforce competence dashboards and risk heat mapsSimulator IntegrationCoordinate simulator scheduling and utilizationEnsure simulator scenarios align with lifting risk exposure and competency requirementsSupport integration of Banksman / Slinger assessments within crane operator simulationsMonitor simulator performance reporting and competency analytics.HSE & CompliancePromote and maintain a strong safety culture during all assessment activitiesEnsure all assessment activities comply with PTW, SIMOPS, and site safety requirementsStop unsafe work where requiredParticipate in incident investigations or performance reviews where applicableRequirementsExperienceMinimum 10 years’ experience in lifting operations within oil & gas, construction, LNG, or offshore environmentsMinimum 5 years in supervisory or competency management rolesProven experience managing lifting operations competency programsPrevious experience delivering VOC / competency assurance schemesExperience working on major projects within the Middle East preferredExperience with simulator-based assessment environments preferredTechnical KnowledgeStrong understanding of:QE LNG lifting standards and procedures (preferred)LOLER requirementsStandards BS7121Crane operations and lifting supervisionPTW systems and SIMOPS managementLift planning and risk assessment processesCrane load charts and lifting calculationsIncident prevention and lifting safety managementCompetency assurance and workforce governance systemsCertifications & QualificationsMandatory:Relevant lifting operations qualificationRecognized lifting supervision certificationValid HSE certification (IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent preferred)Assessor qualification or equivalent competency assessment certificationValid medical fitness certificationPreferred:OPITO / LEEA qualificationsTrain-the-Trainer certificationCrane operator or rigging supervisory certificationPrevious QE LNG project experienceSkills & CompetenciesStrong leadership and coordination skillsExcellent communication and reporting abilityCompetency management and coaching capabilityStrong planning and scheduling skillsHigh attention to detailAbility to manage multi-site assessment activitiesStrong safety leadership behaviorsProficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systemsProject Working ConditionsApplicable to both roles:Site-based and operational environmentExposure to live lifting operationsOnshore and offshore deployment as requiredRotation-based work schedules may applyTravel between project sites may be requiredCompliance with QE LNG HSE and security requirements mandatory
We are?
We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.
Diversity & Inclusion
EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
The Role?
The Lead VOC Supervisor is responsible for the overall coordination, scheduling, quality assurance, governance, and execution oversight of the QE LNG Verification of Competence (VoC) Program for lifting operations personnel.
The role ensures all competence assessments, coaching interventions, simulator activities, reporting processes, and workforce readiness activities are delivered in accordance with QE LNG standards, EnerMech procedures, lifting safety requirements, and agreed project timelines.
The Lead VOC Supervisor will provide technical leadership to all Coaches / Assessors and act as the focal point for client coordination, workforce planning, assessment governance, and project reporting.
Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas
Project Coordination & Leadership
- Lead and coordinate all VOC assessment activities across assigned project locations
- Manage daily deployment of Coaches / Assessors
- Coordinate candidate scheduling and assessment planning
- Interface directly with QE LNG focal points and project management teams
- Ensure alignment with agreed VOC implementation schedules.
- Participate in weekly progress meetings.
Assessment & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all assessments are conducted using approved standardized assessment criteria
- Verify consistency and quality of assessment activities
- Review completed assessment documentation and competence decisions
- Ensure auditable VOC records are maintained
- Monitor compliance with QE LNG lifting procedures and standards
- Participating in moderation and calibration activities
Coaching & Competency Management
- Oversee coaching and remediation activities for “Not Yet Competent” personnel
- Monitor competency gap closure effectiveness
- Coordinate reassessment activities
- Support development of workforce competence dashboards and risk heat maps
Simulator Integration
- Coordinate simulator scheduling and utilization
- Ensure simulator scenarios align with lifting risk exposure and competency requirements
- Support integration of Banksman / Slinger assessments within crane operator simulations
- Monitor simulator performance reporting and competency analytics.
HSE & Compliance
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture during all assessment activities
- Ensure all assessment activities comply with PTW, SIMOPS, and site safety requirements
- Stop unsafe work where required
- Participate in incident investigations or performance reviews where applicable
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in lifting operations within oil & gas, construction, LNG, or offshore environments
- Minimum 5 years in supervisory or competency management roles
- Proven experience managing lifting operations competency programs
- Previous experience delivering VOC / competency assurance schemes
- Experience working on major projects within the Middle East preferred
- Experience with simulator-based assessment environments preferred
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
- QE LNG lifting standards and procedures (preferred)
- LOLER requirements
- Standards BS7121
- Crane operations and lifting supervision
- PTW systems and SIMOPS management
- Lift planning and risk assessment processes
- Crane load charts and lifting calculations
- Incident prevention and lifting safety management
- Competency assurance and workforce governance systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Mandatory:
- Relevant lifting operations qualification
- Recognized lifting supervision certification
- Valid HSE certification (IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent preferred)
- Assessor qualification or equivalent competency assessment certification
- Valid medical fitness certification
Preferred:
- OPITO / LEEA qualifications
- Train-the-Trainer certification
- Crane operator or rigging supervisory certification
- Previous QE LNG project experience
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and coordination skills
- Excellent communication and reporting ability
- Competency management and coaching capability
- Strong planning and scheduling skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multi-site assessment activities
- Strong safety leadership behaviors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems
Project Working Conditions
Applicable to both roles:
- Site-based and operational environment
- Exposure to live lifting operations
- Onshore and offshore deployment as required
- Rotation-based work schedules may apply
- Travel between project sites may be required
- Compliance with QE LNG HSE and security requirements mandatory
EnerMech are a specialist service company delivering technical solutions to complex energy and infrastructure projects. Delivering value to our customers by combining experts, IP, technology and asset management across the entire asset life-cycle. Our offering is simple yet powerful: nine key service lines delivered with a holistic view so our customers benefit from fewer contract personnel on site, improved safety, and reduced complexity. With 5,500 experts, at peak, globally we have the right capabilities and vision to serve the ever-changing needs of our industry with an extensive portfolio of services including Training, Hydraulics, Equipment Rental, Specialist Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process, Integrity Management, Pipeline & Subsea, Cranes & Lifting and Valves.
EnerMech are a specialist service company delivering technical solutions to complex energy and infrastructure projects. Delivering value to our customers by combining experts, IP, technology and asset management across the entire asset life-cycle.
Our offering is simple yet powerful: nine key service lines delivered with a holistic view so our customers benefit from fewer contract personnel on site, improved safety, and reduced complexity. With 5,500 experts, at peak, globally we have the right capabilities and vision to serve the ever-changing needs of our industry with an extensive portfolio of services including Training, Hydraulics, Equipment Rental, Specialist Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process, Integrity Management, Pipeline & Subsea, Cranes & Lifting and Valves.