IMI2648 - Senior Operator, Crawler Crane

  • Job Family
    Asset Management and Marine Operations
  • Contract Type
    Direct
  • Location
    Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia
  • Business Line
    Technical & Marine Services
  • Department
    Lifting & Rigging
  • Closing Date
    30-Nov-2024
Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for operating various types and sizes of Cranes safely and efficiently in accordance with given instructions and safety requirements.

Key Accountabilities & Working Relationships

• Driving cranes to the worksite, setting up according to lifting plan / method statement, crane load charts, manufacturer’s operation manual.

• Inspecting the crane for visual defects daily before use and reporting any issues.

• Lift, lower, maneuver materials with precision and transport heavy equipment to worksites.

• Follow L&R signalmen, foremen and supervisor instructions by radio or hand signals in accordance with L&R operation and safety procedures.

• Operate the crane in line with designed SWL, according to existing weather condition, operation manual, load charts, and as per supervision supervisor instruction.

• Fills out the daily operations crane checklist before any operation.

• 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.

• Oversees crane maintenance, load, and functional tests.

• Performs front end (operator driven) maintenance as required.

• 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.

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

• Provides input for daily work sheets / crane time sheet for each project.

• Ensuring that all requirements / documents / permits are available before executing the operation.

• 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).

• Helps to train local workforce as required and shares his knowledge with the team.

• Other duties as assigned by L&R Foreman, Supervisor, Superintendent, Manager & GM of Tech. Services.

Who we are looking for

• Technical diploma or equivalent.

• Collage will consider advantage.

• Certified crane operator (mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, overhead etc.)

• Holding a 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.

• Understand periodic and basic maintenance of cranes.

• 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 extent required for performing of his duties and responsibilities.

• Leadership skills are a great advantage. • Understand safety. • Self-motivated, good initiative and job planning skills.

• Team player.

• At least 6-9 years of working experience as crane operator.

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

• Able to understand simple and clear instructions in English verbally and review written, simple instructions. Capable of filling in reports and checklists in English language.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

  1. Resume/CV

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