Overhead Crane Operator - Emirates Steel

Emirates Steel; Abu Dhabi Industrial City; On-site; AED 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing in ICAD camps

Daily transport

Meals on duty

Health insurance

Job summary

Emirates Steel in Abu Dhabi ICAD is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to operate 50+ ton overhead gantry cranes. You must hold an active UAE Heavy Equipment Operator License, maintain a completely clean safety record, and have 3–5 years of verifiable crane experience in heavy manufacturing, steel production or seaport settings.

You will follow Emirates Steel HSE protocols, conduct pre-shift inspections, and coordinate with riggers and dispatch to safely load coils, rebar, and scrap

Qualifications

• Active UAE Heavy Equipment Operator License with a completely clean traffic and workplace safety record.
• 3–5 years of verifiable experience operating 50+ ton overhead gantry cranes in heavy manufacturing, steel production or seaport logistics.
• Must pass Abu Dhabi medical and occupational health screenings proving flawless depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-duty overhead cranes to lift and position steel coils, rebar bundles, and scrap across ICAD floors.
• Adhere to Emirates Steel HSE protocols and perform pre-shift inspections on rigging, hoists, and hydraulic systems.
• Coordinate with ground riggers, dispatch managers, and loading bay staff to load vehicles and prevent bottlenecks.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Requirements

• Mandatory possession of an active, valid UAE Heavy Equipment Operator License, backed by a completely clean traffic and workplace safety record with zero major at-fault accidents.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of verifiable experience operating high-capacity overhead gantry cranes (50+ tons), specifically within heavy manufacturing, steel production, or seaport logistics environments.
• Exceptional physical health and visual acuity. Must pass rigorous Abu Dhabi medical and occupational health screenings, explicitly proving flawless depth perception to safely maneuver heavy steel loads.

Responsibilities

• Safely and precisely operate heavy-duty overhead cranes to lift, transport, and position massive steel coils, rebar bundles, and raw scrap metal across the extremely active ICAD production floors.
• Strictly adhere to all Emirates Steel HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) protocols, executing mandatory pre-shift mechanical inspections on crane rigging, hoists, and hydraulic systems to prevent catastrophic failures.
• Coordinate seamlessly with ground riggers, dispatch managers, and loading bay staff via radio communication to rapidly load commercial transport vehicles and prevent severe supply chain bottlenecks.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly base salary (3,500 - 5,500 AED) strictly aligned with UAE labor regulations, heavily supplemented by highly lucrative hazard pay and regulated overtime compensation.
• Comprehensive provision of heavy industrial living logistics, including company-provided accommodation in ICAD labor camps, secure daily transport, duty meals, and premium occupational health insurance.
• Direct employment with the UAE's largest government-backed integrated steel manufacturer, offering absolute job security, strict adherence to labor laws, and a highly respected industrial title on your resume.