Offshore Heavy Lift Crane Operator (Offshore Construction Vessel) – Saudi Arabia

SUMMARY:
▪ 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

POSITION INFO:
Minimum 3 years experience as an Offshore Heavy Lift Crane Operator
Have valid Offshore Certificates
Hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts)
 
▪ 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
▪ 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