Heavy Lift Technical Specialist

About the role

The Heavy Lift Technical Specialist will lead the technical execution of complex heavy‑lift and out‑of‑gauge transport projects using Nicolas hydraulic platform trailer systems. Based in Nairobi, the role requires on‑site work, coordinating with project managers, rigging crews and transport coordinators to ensure safe and compliant movements of abnormal loads.

Key responsibilities

• Lead setup, configuration and operation of Nicolas hydraulic platform trailers for heavy and abnormal load transport.
• Execute jacking and skidding operations according to approved lift and transport plans.
• Design and assemble multi‑axle modular trailer combinations based on load distribution, axle limits and route constraints.
• Oversee load stability, cargo securement and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, method statements and load calculations to support execution.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic, steering and suspension systems.
• Participate in route surveys, feasibility assessments and abnormal‑load permitting processes.

Required profile

• Diploma in Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Operations.
• 7–10 years of hands‑on experience in heavy‑lift, abnormal‑load and hydraulic trailer operations.
• Demonstrated expertise with Nicolas hydraulic platform trailer systems (mandatory).
• Experience in oil & gas, infrastructure or industrial project environments.

Required skills

• Nicolas hydraulic platform trailer systems
• Jacking and skidding operations
• Modular trailer configuration and steering synchronization
• Load stability analysis and load calculations
• Hydraulic, steering and suspension troubleshooting
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and method statements
• Route survey and feasibility assessment