Crane Operator

Archer Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Ltd in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support offshore drilling and intervention operations on a 3/3 rotation. You will operate platform cranes, ensure safe lifting procedures, and help prepare equipment for lifts.

The role is full-time and permanent, with responsibilities covering offshore mobilisations, crane maintenance, and reporting. You will hold offshore certifications and work under the project team to meet safety standards.

Qualifications

• Offshore qualifications required: BOSIET/FOET, MIST and OGUK Medical.
• Crane-related certifications for lifting operations are essential.
• Must hold Banksman/Slinging and LOLER/PUWER training/certifications.
• Experience with platform crane operations and offshore procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate platform cranes for drilling and intervention lifts.
• Ensure cranes are clean, maintained and serviceable.
• Record lifts and follow permit-to-work procedures.
• Assist with loading/unloading of equipment and freight on offshore assets.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

Crane operation

Lifting & slinging

Offshore safety

Team coordination

Education

BOSIET/FOET

MIST

OGUK Medical

Banksman / Slinging Certification

LOLER/PUWER

Crane Certification Level 1-3

Job description

Archer is currently actively recruiting for back-to-back Crane Operators to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis.

We will be supporting our client by deploying a new buildcompactworkover rig to support the P&A activities on their asset. Thisis an exciting opportunity to be involved in the newbuild compact workover rig throughout the manufacture, testing, mobilisation and operations. This will include supporting offshore operations to reinstate existing platform systems and prepare the platform to integrate the compactworkover rig onto the platform.

The Crane Operator is responsible for platform crane lift operations related to the drilling operation & intervention operations as required.

The successful candidates will work in the North Sea out of Dyce on a 3/3 rotation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure Platform Cranes are kept clean and in serviceable condition.
• Offload/backload supply vessels for all drilling/intervention requirements including bulk hose transfers (drilling and utilities). Assist with platform requirements where possible.
• Assist with the storage, maintenance and preparation prior to use and movement of all rig equipment via platform crane.
• Ensure that all platform crane-related operations are carried out efficiently and in accordance with client Operating procedures and Safety Policy.
• Record all heavy lifts and lifts contrary to the manifest in the crane report.
• Assist the drilling team as requested with the preparation of drilling equipment prior to use on operations.
• Assist in handling freight to or from helicopters and supply vessels.
• Assist in housekeeping activities when not engaged in platform crane lifting operations.
• Inform the Senior Toolpusher of any faulty equipment so that the appropriate Permits/Work Orders can be raised if necessary.
• Liaise with Platform LOLER Focal Point, crane operators and Drilling offshore management team regarding any lifting requirements with a high regard to pre-planning to minimise waiting time and to ensure that the correct lifting and slinging procedures are being followed by all personnel.
• Evaluate all work to be carried out to the requirements of the Permit-to-Work system.
• Assist with loading and unloading of bulk chemicals and storage in sack / chemical store.
• Attend and conduct as necessary all toolbox talks relevant to operations.
• Assist all offloading and backloading of drilling-tools and equipment. Unload and backload chemical pallets with forktruck and stack pallets in sackstore.
• Stand-in for alternative deck hand work discipline(s) as required.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by Line Supervisor.
• Attend onshore or offshore meetings and additional training, as required.

Requirements:

• BOSIET or FOET with CA-EBS
• MIST
• OGUK Medical
• Passenger Shoulder Measurement
• Valid offshore Crane Operator Certification. (Level 1, 2 and 3)
• Valid Banksman / Slinging Certification
• Mechanical Handling training & certification
• Manual Handling training & certification.
• LOLER / PUWER / Risk Assessment training & certification.