Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator

Mar Recruitment & Consulting; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mar Recruitment & Consulting advertises an Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator position in the global marine sector. The role focuses on operating pedestal cranes within derated load limits and ensuring safe lifting operations aboard vessels.

Candidates must hold Offshore Crane Operator certification levels 2 or 3 (or be in training) and will participate in daily inspections, log keeping, and coordination with engineers and deck crew to prevent incidents and interruptions.

Qualifications

• Minimum prior experience as Offshore Crane Operator in a similar environment.
• Crane certification: level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts or level 3 for offshore lifts.
• Knowledge of weather/sea-state derating tables and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate vessel pedestal crane within rated load capacity per derating tables.
• Perform safe basket transfers as allowed.
• Maintain required certifications and training status.
• Monitor surroundings to prevent clashes with vessel equipment.
• Record crane inspections and maintenance in logs.
• Liaise with Deck Foreman and engineers to define lifting procedures.
• Stop lifts if safety or technical concerns arise.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

Offshore Crane Operator certification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Engineering Oil & Gas Company is looking for a Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator - Worldwide

Job Description:

• Operate the vessel pedestal crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions
• Perform basket transfers where permitted and safe to do so
• Hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts), except for junior crane operators under training, who are not permitted to perform unsupervised lifts until the appropriate certification is obtained
• Be aware of the surroundings in terms of potential clashes with other vessel equipment
• Be aware of crane limits in terms of reach and capacity
• On vessels with multiple cranes, be aware of the interaction with other cranes and proactively intervene in order to avoid any interference during simultaneous operations
• Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the articulated boom on knuckle boom pedestal cranes
• Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the active / passive heave compensation systems during lifting
• Interact with the superiors in order to define the lifting procedures
• Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to his/her supervisor
• Ensures that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to
• Make daily inspection on the crane
• Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator's cabin
• Keep a high level of housekeeping in the operator's cabin
• Liaise with 2nd Engineer/Crane Engineer/Chief Electrician/Vessel Equipment Engineer on crane maintenance and performance, in order to ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance are carried out properly
• Carry out weekly inspection of the crane in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
• Fill up the crane log book as required for all lifts above 50 ton
• Stop the lifting activity if required on safety or technical grounds, if continuing could cause any damages or injuries
• Report to the 1st Assistant, while taking instructions directly from the Deck Foreman or 2nd Assistant during lifting operations
  

Requirements

• Experience: P revious experience in the position

Position:

Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator

Location:

Worldwide

Contract status:

Valid until 30.06.2027 (done for
administrative purposes and can be extended)

Depending on availability – please advise on
your availability to join a new project and the notice period you have to
give to your current employer

Rotation:

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

Overtime rate:

Applicable

Working days/hours:

Insurance D&D:

Provided by Company

Life Insurance:

Provided by Company

Medical Insurance:

Provided by Company

Income Protection:

Provided by Company

Travel :

According to Corporate Standards, Prepaid
Economy class ticket at beginning, end of CNT and for each work leave
rotation cycle.

On Company’s account – Any questions related
to the refund of expenses shall be addressed to me prior to the event