Heavy Lifting & Rigging Specialist (Asia Pacific)

We are partnering with a globally recognized manufacturer of premium lifting, rigging, and load-handling solutions to appoint a Technical Training & Rigging Specialist for the Asia Pacific region. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced lifting and rigging professional to become a regional subject matter expert, delivering technical training, supporting distributors and end users, and contributing to the continued growth of a leading international brand. The role combines technical expertise, customer engagement, training delivery, and industry relationship building across a wide range of sectors including offshore, maritime, oil & gas, renewables, construction, heavy industry, and mining. Key Responsibilities: Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer Deliver engaging product and technical training programs to distributors, end users, riggers, lifting personnel, and internal stakeholders throughout Asia Pacific. Conduct both classroom-based and online training sessions covering lifting equipment, rigging applications, product usage, and industry best practices. Develop and adapt training materials to meet local market requirements and customer needs. Support the development of future trainers within the distributor network. Technical Advisory & Customer Support Serve as a trusted technical advisor on lifting and rigging applications, providing practical guidance to customers and distribution partners. Support distributors and end users in selecting suitable lifting and rigging solutions for their operations. Participate in customer visits, technical discussions, seminars, exhibitions, and industry events across the region. Assist commercial teams by providing technical expertise and product application knowledge. Market Development & Industry Engagement Build strong relationships with distributors, contractors, shipyards, offshore operators, and industrial end users. Identify opportunities to strengthen customer engagement and expand training activities throughout the region. Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to support product improvements and future innovation initiatives. Collaborate with product management, marketing, and technical teams to support regional growth strategies. Requirements: Experience within the lifting, hoisting, rigging, crane, offshore, marine, or industrial lifting sectors. Formal lifting and rigging qualifications and/or certifications (e.g. LEEA) highly preferred. Strong practical understanding of lifting equipment, shackles, hooks, slings, lifting points, and load-handling operations. Passion for teaching, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels. Comfortable with extensive international travel throughout Asia and Australia. Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is advantageous. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently within a regional commercial team. What's on Offer Join a globally respected leader in lifting and rigging solutions. Regional role with extensive customer and distributor engagement across Asia Pacific. Opportunity to become a recognised technical authority within the industry. High visibility position combining technical expertise, training, and commercial support. Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.