Health & Safety Assurance Specialist - Lifting Operations

Health & Safety Assurance Specialist - Lifting Operations

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.   
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Construction Health and Safety Manager - Indonesia, the Lifting Operations Health & Safety Assurance Specialist will provide Health & Safety oversight and technical assurance for lifting operations across the Cikarang data center campuses..

The role will work closely with Construction, Project Management, General Contractors, lifting specialists, and equipment providers to strengthen the planning, control, and execution of lifting operations. The role provides independent assurance and constructive challenge, while maintaining clear accountability with General Contractors and their appointed lifting teams for the safe planning and execution of lifting operations.

The successful candidate should have substantial hands-on experience as a Lifting Supervisor, Lifting Engineer or Appointed Person, preferably gained in Singapore or other international environments with established Health and Safety standards and practices.

This role is based on-site in Cikarang, Indonesia.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist Health and Safety oversight and technical assurance for lifting operations across the Cikarang campuses, with particular focus on critical, high-risk, and complex lifts.
• Review lifting plans, lift studies, risk assessments, method statements, permits, and associated controls, ensuring lifting activities are identified and appropriately planned through the three-week look-ahead process.
• Provide technical assurance on crane and lifting equipment selection, configuration, capacity, positioning, ground conditions, lifting accessories, load paths, and other critical controls appropriate to the planned lift.
• Verify crane and lifting equipment readiness prior to mobilization, including applicable certification, inspection, maintenance, load testing, calibration, safety devices, and equipment history.
• Verify that lifting operations are supported by appropriately competent and authorized personnel, including crane operators, riggers, signalers, lifting supervisors, and other appointed lifting personnel.
• Conduct field assurance and inspections of lifting operations, providing constructive challenge and escalating significant risks where controls, conditions, or practices do not meet requirements.
• Assure effective implementation of critical lifting controls, including exclusion zones, suspended loads, load paths, overhead and energized services, communication protocols, and management of simultaneous activities.
• Work with General Contractors and lifting teams to strengthen lifting governance, planning, critical lift requirements, and field execution, while maintaining clear contractor accountability for the safe planning and execution of lifting operations.
• Promote the application of engineering and technology-based controls that improve lifting safety, including proximity detection, anti-collision systems, load monitoring, camera systems, and other appropriate technologies.
• Monitor lifting performance, incidents, near misses, assurance findings, and leading indicators to identify trends and systemic risks and drive the application of lessons learned and corrective actions.
• Provide technical input into contractor and lifting equipment provider capability assessments, selection, onboarding, and performance reviews where required.
• Support the continuous improvement and implementation of campus lifting standards, requirements, checklists, and assurance tools aligned with applicable legislation, recognised standards, and Digital Edge requirements.
• Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

• Degree or recognized technical qualification in Health & Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Lifting Operations, or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in lifting operations, lifting assurance, or related specialist roles, including substantial hands-on experience as a Lifting Supervisor, Lifting Engineer or Appointed Person, preferably in Singapore or other international markets with established Health and Safety standards and practices. Experience in heavy lifting within large-scale construction, marine and offshore, oil and gas, data centers, pharmaceutical, chemical, process industries, or other high-risk environments is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of lifting operations, including crane selection and setup, lifting plans, lift studies, ground conditions, rigging and lifting accessories, and critical lift requirements.
• Strong understanding of applicable Indonesian lifting regulations, recognized standards, and industry good practice.
• Demonstrated experience assessing the competence and suitability of lifting personnel and lifting teams.
• Experience with modern lifting safety technologies and engineering controls, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve lifting safety through technology and innovation.
• Able to provide constructive challenge to experienced contractors and lifting specialists while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Comfortable working extensively on active construction sites and conducting field assurance of lifting operations.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you’re ready to help shape the next phase of a fast‑growing digital infrastructure platform, we’d like to hear from you.