Shipyard Transporter (SYT) Operator

• Shipyard Transporter (SYT) operator responsible for managing safe and efficient lifting or transfer operations in accordance with Company Policy, Quality Safety & Environmental Management System, and International Standards.

Person

• Read and understand transport drawing then setup the SYT configuration accordingly.

• Following typical Manufacture methods, builds trailers using basic hand tools to prepare for heavy hauling and ensures all components and the SYT systems as a whole are in good working condition.

• Troubleshoots any issues seen with the trailers which do not conform to typical, approved Manufacture methods.

• Assemble, disassemble, set, and configure (mechanically and electronically), operate the SYT (Scheuerle , Kamag or Cometo ) in any configuration and in any cargo type / weight, as per manufacture specifications

• Operate the SYT on Shipyard roads, on ground, on floating vessel and during load out / load in operations.

• Check and maintain the efficiency of the SYT, execute regular maintenance, and execute problem shooting

• Responsible for the daily and weekly control and maintenance of the SYT, reads and understands hydraulic and electrical schematics

• Adjusts trailers to ensure even distribution of weight across all axles, even over rough terrain

• Reports to various work sites as directed by the SYT supervisor, dispatcher, or Superintendent on – time and ready to operate SYT equipment or other assigned duties

• Has working knowledge of rigging and lashing and is able to perform basic rigging responsibilities

• Able to independently position equipment in required/desired spots with or without a load, assists with jacking, pumping, carriage, winch and weighing work before, during and after move. 

• Has basic knowledge of engineering drawings and is able to ensure that loads, loading methods, load securing, and load transport comply with the plan

• Capable of performing and checking rigging and lashing done on the SYT and the load, to ensure that the move can be performed safely for personnel, load and equipment

• Operate the SYT to execute Transport operation, SYT assembly and reconfiguration under foreman supervision in line with SYT operation manual, charts, Transport supervisor instruction, and approved Transport drawing.

• Ability to operate / assemble / reconfigure the SYT according to the operation manual, under guidance of supervisor.

• Fills out the daily operations SYT / transport checklist before any operation.

• Controls SYT movements in response to hand signals or radio commands by certified L&R / Transport supervisors, Foremen, or operators. 

• Oversees the care and maintenance of SYT /PPU equipment. Ensures proper licensing and inspections are kept current and coordinates the necessary maintenance and repairs of equipment with L&R / Transport supervisor and maintenance Dept.

• Ensure the safe and effective utilization of SYT equipment and make sure that all SYT equipment is maintained in proper working order.

• Make sure that the required care and maintenance is accomplished on SYT equipment/parts.

• Stop unsafe Transport activity and report any potential hazards to L&R / Transport supervisor, and safety team.

• Support the Production & Project supervisor with planned transport activity.

• Provides input for daily work sheets / SYT time sheet for each project and ensuring that all requirements / documents / permits are available before executing the transport.

• Must be able to work in a standard field environment (being aware of your surroundings and operations going on around you, SYT size and required area for transport operation)

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Foreman.

Experience

•  12+ years of working experience in SPMT/SYT operation and Transportation industries,

• 5 Years of experience operating SYT

•  Basic knowledge of hydraulic and electrical schematics and basic repairs

• Capable of reading and understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics

• Capable of reading and understanding engineered drawings

• Experience working with Scheuerle , Kamag or Cometo SYT and have basic knowledge about SYT Maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
•  Hold valid 3rd party certificate to operate SYT crane.
• Have SYT written and practical training from world recognize training center in SYT operation / maintenance.
• Lifting certificates / rigging training would be advantageous

Other Information

•  Good communicator • Motivated
• Work well under pressure
• Multi-tasker
• Good work ethic
• Excellent attitude towards health and safety.
• Good physical / fitness and health condition as the job contain a lot of manual handling.
• Flexible – able to work shift work, performing duties at all hours