Offshore Crawler Crane Operator

-; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore construction company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to operate crawler cranes, ensure safety protocols, and maintain equipment. The ideal candidate must hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification and be able to perform daily inspections and routine maintenance. Strong awareness of surroundings and proactive interaction with other vessels' equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts).
• Ability to operate the crawler crane within load capacity and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crawler crane on deck within the designed crane load capacity.
• Perform basket transfers where permitted and safe.
• Report any crane equipment malfunctioning.
• Make daily inspection of the crane and maintain housekeeping standards.

Job description

Mission

• Operate and take care of the Crawler Crane onboard offshore construction vessels

Tasks

• Operate the crawler crane on deck 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
• Interact with the superiors in order to define the lifting procedures
• Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to own supervisor
• Ensure 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