Appointed Person Lifting Operations at Vestas

Responsibilities

• Manage all lifting operations across offshore installations in Vestas North and Central Europe
• Act as the nominated Appointed Person (AP) and subject matter expert for complex lifting duties, ensuring compliance with local requirements
• Administer and implement the Safe System of Work (SSoW) for lifting operations, including monitoring and updates
• Prepare lifting plans, rigging drawings, and maintain overall control and responsibility for lifting activities
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, engineering, and other stakeholders; represent Vestas in meetings
• Assess staff competencies, provide inductions, and clarify legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
• Ensure all lifting operations meet Vestas QHSE standards and systematically resolve cross-functional issues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in lifting operations and 2+ years in planning lifting activities
• Certified with IOSH Leading Safely or NEBOSH, CPCS Blue Card (Appointed Person), and ideally Level 5 NVQ for Lifting
• Knowledge of DNVGL-ST-N001, BS7121 Safe Use of Cranes, and local legislation/regulations for lifting duties
• Ability to implement Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and conduct risk assessments and rigging calculations
• Skilled in AutoCAD (2D/3D), plus solid IT proficiency (MS Office and AX)
• Understanding of inspection, maintenance, and certification requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
• Familiar with industrial standards, markings, certificates, and thorough examination reports for lifting accessories