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Africa Global Logistics Kenya

Heavy Lift Technical Specialist

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Africa Global Logistics Kenya

Transportation + 2 more

Heavy Lift Technical Specialist

Closed for applications
Job details

Contract Type

Description

Profile

  • 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.


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 security to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Technical Planning & Load Engineering
  • Interpret method statements, engineering drawings, and load calculations to support execution.
  • Supervises 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.


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