Crane Operator

Valaris Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris Limited is seeking an experienced Crane Operator Assistant to oversee offshore lifting operations on MODU. You will lead Roustabout crews, conduct safety briefings, and ensure proper use and inspection of lifting equipment.

The role requires certification and offshore experience, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance. Candidates should demonstrate leadership, safety focus, and ability to coordinate with vessel teams to maintain safe loading/unloading operations in challenging

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years as a certified Crane Operator Assistant with offshore experience preferred.
• For BP-operated rigs, Crane Operator will need 3 years of experience.
• Must meet local training and certification requirements and have current Crane Operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety of the Roustabout crew and overall MODU operations.
• Directs and trains personnel in inspecting safety apparatus and equipment.
• Operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment onto and from vessels.
• Maintains crane records and ensures lifting gear is properly secured and color coded.
• Performs preventive maintenance on cranes and equipment and ensures compliance with VMS.

Skills

Crane operation

Offshore experience

Safety compliance

Education

Crane Operator certification

Job description

Responsible for safety as well as that of the Roustabout crew.

Attends and participates in all pre-tour, post tour, and weekly safety meetings.

Oversees and trains personnel to inspect rig safety apparatus and equipment.

Demonstrates good leadership skills and directs Roustabouts in support of a safe and efficient operation.

Adheres to and follow lock-out, tag-out procedures.

Ensures lifted loads are clear of obstructions, within load limits of equipment and properly secured with tag lines.

Ensures lifting gear is properly color coded prior to use.

Directs Roustabouts as necessary to support MODU operations.

Safely operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment onto the MODU and to and from ocean vessels.

Assists with inspection of all lifting equipment prior to use (slings, cables, straps, shackles, wire ropes), etc.

Performs preventive maintenance tasks on cranes and equipment.

Supervises the cleaning and painting of the MODU.

Ensures activities are conducted in compliance with Valaris safety.

Ensures Roustabouts are in compliance with Valaris Management System (VMS).

Assists in corporate and regulatory body inspections.

Creates an environment in which open communications concerning safety issues can occur at the appropriate levels in the organization for appropriate action and resolution.

Remains in continual voice (radio) communication with Roustabouts while operating the crane.

Maintains accurate and up to date Crane record books.

Ensures Roustabout crews are in compliance when tying onto loads to be hoisted or moved and proper lifting techniques are used when carrying load by hand.

Monitors sea and weather conditions ensuring loading and unloading operations are safe.

Other duties as assigned.

As an identified Barrier Authority (BA) under the Valaris Management System (VMS), integral to the management and control of Major Accident Hazards/Process Safety Risks. Responsible for the thorough and timely completion of assigned barrier integrity verification activities, as prescribed under VMS, for the assessment of associated deficiencies and, if applicable taking mitigating or corrective actions to the best of their competency, knowledge and ability

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of two (2) years as a certified Crane Operator Assistant with prior offshore experience preferred. For rigs operated by BP the Crane Operator will need 3 years of experience.

Must meet the training and certification requirements which will vary by unit location according to local requirements and regulations. Specific unit requirements will be found in local job specification procedures and guidelines

Must have current Crane Operator certification

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based. Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued. Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing. Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop. Deliver Results – S triving to deli ver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values. Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors.

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.