Lifting Expert (12 months Project)

Lafarge Egypt · As Suways, Egypt · Posted 2026-04-19

WHO IS LAFARGE?As a member of Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards all over Egypt. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, thriving with our people and communities. Lafarge Egypt launched one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region which is located in Ain Al-Sokhna, with a plant capacity of 9.5 MT and 5 state-of-the-art production lines. Through its established business operations in Cement, Ready-Mix concrete, Lafarge Egypt has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of sustainable building materials. Lafarge Egypt continuously seeks to meet the needs of a wide range of customers including but not limited to individual homebuilders, large construction companies, architects, or local artisans, powered by 1500 passionate employees.Overview:Review, validate, and oversee all heavy and critical lifting operations for the Line 5 reactivation project (including the Main Filter, Cooler ESP, and Dopol-Kiln Fan). Ensures all lifting plans and executions comply with Holcim standards and "Zero Harm" principles, mitigating risks associated with heavy mechanical assembly and demolition.Key Responsibilities:Health & Safety:Ensure highest level of safety compliance and hazard mitigation for all lifting and rigging activitiesFunctional:Lifting Plan Validation: Review and approve all major and high-risk lifting activities prior to execution.Execution Supervision: Provide continuous field supervision during critical lifting operations.Equipment Inspection: Validate third-party inspection (TPI) certificates for all cranes and lifting gears before they are authorized on site.Contractor Oversight: Ensure contractor riggers and operators are competent, licensed, and following approved lifting plans.Education, Qualifications & Experience:Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or relevant technical diploma.Certifications: LEEA Certification (Appointed Person for Lifting Operations) or equivalent.Technical Skills: Expertise in crane load charts, rigging techniques, and heavy mechanical assembly.Experience: Minimum 7 years managing heavy lifting operations in industrial mega-projects or cement plants.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE:At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Construction and Wholesale Building Materials

Lafarge Egypt is the Egyptian subsidiary of Holcim, the global cement, aggregates, and concrete manufacturer. The company operates a major cement plant and serves construction markets across Egypt with a portfolio of cement and building solutions.

What you should know

  • Significant MENA Production: Operates one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region with a production capacity of 10.2 million tonnes annually
  • Workforce Powerhouse: Employs more than 1,600 people across its business operations in cement, ready-mix concrete, and waste management
  • Iconic 48-Hour Pour: Provided the concrete for the 385-meter Iconic Tower, including a record-breaking 48-hour continuous concrete pour

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  • Building For People & Planet — Holcim Group's purpose — building a world that works for people and the planet through low-carbon and circular solutions.

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