VISHVAS PRATAP
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
LEEA-certified Appointed Person / Lifting Engineer with 10.6 years of experience in planning, supervising and executing safe, compliant lifting operations across oil & gas, refineries, power plants, data centres, pipelines and large industrial projects. Extensive experience in critical, heavy, tandem and brownfield lifting operations within live operating environments, including high-risk and complex lifts during construction, maintenance and shutdown activities. Highly skilled in lifting planning, rigging engineering, crane selection, load calculations and TAR/shutdown logistics. Strong knowledge of regulatory and international standards including ADNOC CP-19, BS 7121, LOLER, PUWER, ASME B30 and ISO requirements, ensuring full HSE and operational compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Appointed Person & Site Lifting Coordinator
Kanadevia Inova (Hitachi Zosen Inova) Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2026.01 - 2026.02
- Acting as Appointed Person with full authority for planning, reviewing, approving and controlling lifting operations in accordance with BS 7121 and project HSE requirements at 80 MW Waste to Energy Thermal Power Plant project near Al Dhafra Landfill, Abu Dhabi.
- Exercising full control of lifting operations in accordance with BS 7121, LOLER, ISO and project HSE standards.
- Developed and approved critical, heavy and tandem lifting plans using AutoCAD.
- Prepared and reviewed lifting studies, method statements and risk assessments.
- Planned and implemented heavy lift and shutdown logistics strategies.
- Conducted site surveys, crane positioning studies and access planning.
- Reviewed and approved contractor lifting plans and RAMS, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with construction, HSE, QA/QC and crane suppliers for safe execution of lifts.
Appointed Person (3 month assignment)
Laing O'Rourke, Dubai
Dubai
2025.11 - 2026.01
- Worked as Appointed Person for 100 MW Khazna Data Centre (Microsoft) Project, Ajman-Dubai.
- Planned, reviewed and approved critical, heavy and tandem lifts.
- Approved lifting plans in compliance with LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121.
- Conducted joint site surveys and coordinated crane positioning and lift feasibility.
- Reviewed and approved contractor lifting plans, ensuring risk control, engineering accuracy and HSE compliance.
- Conducted RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, lifting briefings and pre-lift meetings.
- Maintained lifting registers and supported client audits and third-party inspections.
Lifting Engineer
Arabi Enertech K.S.C (KNPC) Kuwait
Kuwait
2024.10 - 2025.10
- Worked as Lifting Engineer for mechanical maintenance and construction projects at Mina Al Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah Refineries (KNPC) Kuwait.
- Planned and executed lifting operations in live refinery environments at Mina Al Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah Refineries.
- Prepared and checked lifting plans for routine, non-routine and critical lifts.
- Led lifting activities across critical refinery units including CDU, ARDS, FCCU, DCU, HCU, SRU, Naphtha Reformers, Hydrogen and Gas Plant Units during maintenance, shutdowns and project execution.
- Ensured strict compliance with KNPC standards, BS 7121, LOLER and PUWER.
- Managed audits, inspections and incident investigations related to lifting operations.
Rigging Supervisor
Arabi Enertech K.S.C (KNPC) Kuwait
Kuwait
2022.08 - 2024.10
- Supervised critical, tandem and heavy lifting operations during refinery shutdowns.
- Coordinated rigging teams, crane operators and rigging foremen.
- Managed planning and scheduling of rigging resources across multiple units.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise in planning and supervising lifts using 30T–1200T mobile and crawler cranes, including Grove, Liebherr, Tadano and Terex.
- Executed lifting of process equipment, vessels, exchangers, turbines, HRSGs, pumps and compressors.
Lifting Supervisor
AL TASNIM ENTERPRISES LLC (PDO& OGC) Amal-Nimr, Oman
Amal-Nimr
2019.10 - 2022.06
- Supervised lifting operations for Brownfield pipeline works in live oil fields and well maintenance activities.
- Controlled lifting activities for pipe stringing, lowering-in, tie-ins, valve installations and HDD works.
- Enforced PDO Life Saving Rules and PTW PR-1172.
- Ensured compliance with PDO Lifting & Hoisting Procedures.
Lifting Coordinator
TRF Limited(NTPC) Bihar, India
Bihar
2017.05 - 2019.09
- Coordinated multiple crane types including crawler, mobile, RT and tower cranes.
- Ensured lifting equipment certification, inspection and color coding compliance.
Site Junior Engineer
Jusco(Tata) Patna, India
Patna
2015.08 - 2017.03
- Assisted in planning and supervision of mechanical and structural works.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Abohar Polytechnic college, Punjab
India 2012.06 - 2015.06
Skills
- Appointed Person- Full control of lifting operations
- Brownfield & Live Refinery Operations
- Crane Selection, Feasibility & Access Studies
- RAMS / PTW / HSE Governance
- ADNOC CP-19, BS 7121, LOLER, PUWER, ASME B30
- Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel
- Critical, Heavy, Tandem & Abnormal Lifting
- Lifting Plans (AutoCAD) & Rigging Design
- TAR & Shutdown Logistics Planning
- Inspection, Certification & Audit Readiness
- EPC, Client & Third-Party Coordination
Certification
- LEEA Appointed Person(UK) –Valid until 2030
- OPITO BOSIET-EBS & H₂S – Valid until 2029
- NPORS Lifting Supervisor & Slinger/Signaler
- Rigging Supervisor – Bureau Veritas
- AutoCAD | Primavera P6 | MS Project
- PTW, Confined Space, Gas Tester, Fire Watch (KNPC / PDO)
LANGUAGES
English (Professional)
Hindi (Native)
Arabic (Basic)
KEY PROJECTS
KNPC MINA AL AHMADI & MINA ABDULLAH REFINERY TAR, PDO AMAL–NIMR PIPELINE & WELL MAINTENANCE, 80 MW WASTE TO ENERGY POWER PLANT – ABU DHABI, MICROSOFT KHAZNA DATA CENTRE – DUBAI
Timeline
Appointed Person & Site Lifting Coordinator
Kanadevia Inova (Hitachi Zosen Inova) Abu Dhabi
2026.01 - 2026.02
Appointed Person (3 month assignment)
Laing O'Rourke, Dubai
2025.11 - 2026.01
Lifting Engineer
Arabi Enertech K.S.C (KNPC) Kuwait
2024.10 - 2025.10
Rigging Supervisor
Arabi Enertech K.S.C (KNPC) Kuwait
2022.08 - 2024.10
Lifting Supervisor
AL TASNIM ENTERPRISES LLC (PDO& OGC) Amal-Nimr, Oman
2019.10 - 2022.06
Lifting Coordinator
TRF Limited(NTPC) Bihar, India
2017.05 - 2019.09
Site Junior Engineer
Jusco(Tata) Patna, India
2015.08 - 2017.03
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Abohar Polytechnic college, Punjab
2012.06 - 2015.06