Job Opportunity – Offshore Temporary Crane Operator

EP Group of Companies; Miri; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore services firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Offshore Temporary Crane Operator. The ideal candidate will operate hydraulic cranes safely, perform regular maintenance, and oversee lifting operations. Candidates must have a professional certification in crane operations and at least five years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Interested applicants should send their CVs to the provided email addresses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in Oil and Gas.
• Valid Offshore Safety Passport and Medical approved by PETRONAS Approved Medical Examiner.
• Satisfactory completion of a recognised slinging & rigging course.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic and electro-hydraulic cranes safely.
• Perform maintenance and inspections of cranes.
• Supervise deck crew on lifting operations.
• Maintain crane logs and manage materials on the platform.

Skills

Crane operation

Slinging & rigging

English proficiency

Education

Professional Certificate or technical certificate in crane operations

Job description

Job Opportunity – Offshore Temporary Crane Operator

About the Job:-

• Operate hydraulic and electro‑hydraulic cranes of capacity up to 30MT for material/cargo and personnel lift safely.
• Perform the first line maintenance, daily inspections and general upkeep of the cranes.
• Supervise deck crew on slinging, rigging, lifting operations, scaffolding work, general/menial work and liaise with banksman in interpreting hand and verbal signal.
• Maintain the crane logs and keep track of critical components such as wire ropes, limit switches and load indicator.
• Administer and coordinate all materials/spare parts/consumables and the store on platform (responsible to verify and approve orders delivered from Miri).
• Support production and maintenance section as required.
• Check firefighting appliances provided on the crane prior to lifting execution job.

Qualification

• Possess minimum of a Professional Certificate or technical certificate and a crane operations qualification/training (for crane up to 30MT) from a recognised body or equivalent qualification in related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Oil and Gas.
• Valid Offshore Safety Passport and Medical approved by PETRONAS Approved Medical Examiner (AME).
• Knowledgeable on the working of the crane.
• Satisfactory completion of a recognised slinging & rigging course.

Core Competencies

• Must be competent to operate hydraulic and electro‑hydraulic cranes of capacity up to 30MT for material/cargo and personnel lift.
• Must thoroughly understand the load chart, hand signals and safety requirements of offshore crane operations.
• Must be well versed in the correct and proper usage/maintenance of lifting tools such as slings, shackles, spread bars, hooks and etc.
• Must have reasonable command of spoken and written English.
• Able to handle high‑stress situations such as operating the crane while making critical lift (e.g., transferring personnel, making heavy non‑routine lifts).
• Must be fit to participate in physical activities such as leading rescue and firefighting activities in the event of a helicopter crash emergency on the platform as HLO, physically fit to lift or carry small load up to 10kg.

If you are interested to apply for this job, kindly send your Updated CV to [e-mail] / or email to [e-mail] ASAP.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.