Main Crane Operator – 250 – 2000T
Crane Vessel
Location: Various offshore
Start: ASAP
Duration: December 2024, then renewed for 12 months on agreement
Salary: Negotiable
Rotation: TBC (Unpaid home leave)
Working Week: 12 hrs p/day – 7 days p/week
Onboard Accommodation / Flights / Insurances provided by Client
Requirements:
5 or more years of offshore experience.
5 or more years of experience as Offshore Heavy Lift Crane Operator or Offshore Main Crane Operator
Experience with the following Cranes is preferable: NOV Cranes , HUISMAN cranes, AMCLYDE Cranes , LIEBHEER Cranes
Stage 3 Certificate
Holding a IMCA Crane opt. Log Book (or equivalent)
Mission
Operate and takes care of the crane
Carry out lifting operation in a safe manner
Maintain contact with the bridge and the Deck Foreman during lifting operations
Tasks
Operate the crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions
Performs basket transfers where permitted and safe to do so
Hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts)
Be aware of the surroundings in terms of potential clashes with other vessel equipment
Be aware of crane limits in terms of reach and capacity
On vessels with multiple cranes, be aware of the interaction with other cranes and proactively intervene in order to avoid any interference during simultaneous operations
Interact with the supervisors in order to define the lifting procedures
Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to own supervisor
Ensure that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to
Liaise with Bridge and 1st Assistant/Deck Foreman while executing any lifts that could affect the vessel stability
Make daily inspection of crane cables
Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator`s cabin
Keep a high level of housekeeping on the crane and in the operator`s cabin
Liaise with 2nd Engineer/Crane Engineer/Chief Electrician/Vessel Equipment Engineer on crane maintenance and performance, in order to ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance are carried out properly
Carry out weekly inspection of the crane in accordance with the manufacturer`s recommendations
Fill up the crane log book as required for all lifts above 50 ton
Issue work instructions to the Tuggerhoist Operators
Stop the lifting activity if required on safety or technical grounds, if continuing could cause any damages or injuries
Report to the 1st Assistant, while taking instructions directly from the Deck Foreman during lifting operations