Pedestal Crane Operator / 4.06

Tasks:

• Operate the vessel pedestal crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions. 
• Perform 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), except for junior crane operators under training, who are not permitted to perform unsupervised lifts until the appropriate certification is obtained.
• 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.
• Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the articulated boom on knuckle boom pedestal cranes.
• Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the active / passive heave compensation systems during lifting.
• Interact with the superiors in order to define the lifting procedures.
• Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to his/her supervisor.
• Ensures that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to.
• Make daily inspection on the crane.
• Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator's cabin.
• Keep a high level of housekeeping 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.
• 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 or 2nd Assistant during lifting operations.