Crane Operators (50-110t)

Acciona; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is undertaking a flagship WA infrastructure project—the Alkimos Desalination Plant—with first production planned for 2028. This long-term role offers stability and clear career progression as more works are awarded.

You will operate mobile or tower cranes, read lift plans, and coordinate with riggers to perform lifts safely on a busy, multi-trade site. A High Risk Work Licence is required, with experience on large projects highly regarded.

Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence (CN, C2 or C6 as relevant), current and unrestricted.
• Strong understanding of lift plans, load charts and rigging communication.
• Genuine safety-first attitude is essential.
• Experience on large infrastructure or industrial projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile or tower cranes to lift and place materials and plant across the site.
• Read and follow lift plans, coordinate with riggers and dogmen to execute lifts safely, inspect crane before/after each shift.

Skills

High Risk Work Licence CN

Load charts & rigging

Safety first attitude

Large infrastructure experience

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Join ACCIONA on a flagship WA infrastructure project, with first production set for 2028. Long term work, strong job security and real career runway as more works get awarded.

The Project
The Alkimos Desalination Plant Project includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant with first production in 2028. Works include marine works and tunnels, seawater intake system, a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, groundwater system, drinking water storage and pump system, supported by civil, electrical and bulk earthworks.

Why ACCIONA

• Flagship project with strong visibility across the industry
• Multi-disciplinary team, build relationships across trades
• Long term, stable work
• Additional works coming, more opportunities ahead

The Role
You’ll operate mobile or tower cranes to lift and place materials and plant across the site. You’ll read and follow lift plans, work closely with riggers and dogmen to execute each lift safely, and inspect your crane before and after each shift. You’ll coordinate with site supervisors to sequence lifts around a busy, multi-trade work site.

Required Skills and Competencies

What you need

• High Risk Work Licence (CN, C2 or C6 as relevant), current and unrestricted
• Strong understanding of lift plans, load charts and rigging communication
• A genuine safety first attitude
• Experience on large infrastructure or industrial projects, highly regarded

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.