TIC Wire Rope Technical Authority

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People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us. If you want to learn about how you can #FindYourMotive with us, head to our join us page, here.

About the role:

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Hours: Full Time

The Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Wire Rope Technical Authority is the senior technical specialist responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and technically correct execution of all wire rope activities undertaken by Motive across the GCC. The role provides technical leadership for all wire rope operations, develops procedures and project documentation, mentors field personnel and acts as the company’s recognised subject matter expert for clients and third-party stakeholders. The Technical Authority will lead complex offshore and onshore projects including wire rope installation, replacement, spooling, socketing, inspection, failure investigations, and lifecycle management while driving continual improvement throughout the business.

This role is an opportunity where your technical knowledge will be valued, your experience will influence how projects are delivered, and make a real impact within a growing global business.

About the team:

As a part of our FZE team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working to a high standard and specification. Reporting to Service Delivery Manager, you will be supported by our team of onshore and offshore personnel working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.

As well, you will be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally, who want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values-driven professional environment.

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopt the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensure their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

• Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

Technical Leadership

• Act as Motive’s technical authority for all wire rope related activities.
• Develop and maintain company wire rope procedures, technical standards and best practice guidance.
• Provide technical support to operational teams throughout project planning and execution.
• rigging arrangements and client specifications.
• Lead technical decision making for complex or non-standard wire rope projects.
• Support business development teams with technical proposals, methodologies and client presentations.

Project Engineering

• Produce detailed project plans, method statements, risk assessments, and lift methodologies.
• Develop equipment lists, mobilisation plans, and execution strategies.
• Review client documentation and ensure technical compliance prior to mobilisation.
• Support project costing by identifying equipment, personnel and operational requirements.
• Provide technical oversight during high-risk operations.

Competency & Training

• Develop competency standards for wire rope technicians.
• Carry out practical and theoretical competency assessments.
• Mentor and coach technicians to improve technical capability.
• Deliver classroom and practical wire rope training.
• Develop training material and competency records.
• Identify training requirements across the business.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Review completed projects and identify lessons learned.
• Investigate technical incidents and non-conformances.
• Produce technical reports and recommendations.
• Improve company procedures and inspection methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with company QHSE systems.

Client Interface

• Act as technical focal point during client meetings.
• Provide technical guidance to clients on wire rope selection, installation, and lifecycle management.
• Participate in technical reviews and project kick-off meetings.

Required skills / knowledge:

The successful candidate should possess extensive experience in:

• Crane wire rope installation and replacement
• Complex reeving installations
• Resin socketing
• Spooling operations
• Multi-layer winches
• Drum calculations
• Rope tensioning
• Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT)
• ISO 4309
• Wire rope discard criteria
• Failure analysis
• Rope lubrication
• Rope handling
• Wire rope lifecycle management
• Offshore lifting operations
• Lifting standards
• Rigging engineering

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. We work globally, so you will have colleagues based not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to playing your part and working with people who support clients and projects across multiple countries across the world.

We’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen staff start as school leavers & work their way to senior positions, seen people relocate to other parts of the world with the company and have seen many of our people develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps continuously improve and us carry out the work we provide.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.