Heavy Lift Crane Operator / 17.06

Heavy Lift Crane Operator Offshore Positions Available

Main Crane Operator Between 250 - 2000 t



Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years offshore experience.

• At least 5 years as Main Crane Operator handling cranes between 250 2000 tons, with consistent service onboard heavy lift/construction vessels with cranes of minimum 400 t and above

• Preferable experience with NOV, HUISMAN, AMCLYDE, or LIEBHERR cranes

• Stage 3 Certificate

• IMCA Crane Operator Logbook (or equivalent)

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.