Crane Operator

• Crane operator responsible for operating various types and sizes of Cranes safely and efficiently in accordance with given instructions and safety requirements. 

Person

1. Driving cranes to the worksite, setting up according to lifting plan / method statement, crane load charts, manufacturer’s operation manual.
2. Inspecting the crane for visual defects daily before use and reporting any issues.
3. Lift, lower, maneuver materials with precision and transport heavy equipment to worksites.
4. Follow L&R signalmen, foremen and supervisor instructions by radio or hand signals in accordance with L&R operation and safety procedures.
5. Operate the crane in line with designed SWL, according to existing weather condition, operation manual, load charts, and as per supervision supervisor instruction.
6. Fills out the daily operations crane checklist before any operation.
7. Take complete charge of all safety and quality pertaining to set up of the crane, rigging of the load, lifts, movements, dismantling of the crane and movement to new location.
8. Oversees crane maintenance, load and functional tests.
9. Performs front end (operator driven) maintenance as required.
10. Ensures proper licensing and inspections are kept current and coordinates the necessary maintenance and repairs of equipment with L&R supervisor, TS inspection division and Maintenance team.
11. Stop unsafe activity and report any potential hazards to L&R foreman, supervisor, and safety team.
12. Provides input for daily work sheets / crane time sheet for each project.
13. Ensuring that all requirements / documents / permits are available before executing the operation.
14. Must be able to work in a standard field environment (being aware of your surroundings and operations going on around you, Forklift / manlift size and required area for movement / operation).
15. Helps to train local workforce as required and shares his knowledge with the team.

Experience

• 12+ years of working experience as crane operator

• Understand periodic and basic maintenance of cranes

• Experience working with known crane brands (e.g. Liebeherr) is an advantage

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Technical diploma or collage will consider advantage

Professional Qualifications

• Certified crane operator (mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, overhead and etc.)
• Hold valid KSA government driving license for public works vehicles – cranes / Forklift or home country equivalent license is an advantage
• Lifting certificates / rigging training would be preferred

Other Information

• Understands lifting and rigging methods, drawings and plans
• Can perform Task Risk Assessment (TRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Able to read and understand load charts and operator manuals
• Knows his crane in detail (which he had operated in the past)
• Proper knowledge of rigging and slinging
• Understands principles of load testing, functional testing and crane inspection
• Can perform and has done in the past operator driven (small) maintenance
• Awareness of applicable norms and regulations to the extend required for performing of his duties and responsibilities
• Leadership skills are a great advantage
• Physically fit
• HSE oriented