Crane Operator

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Steel Oman is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator to safely operate cranes within the steel plant. You will lift, transport and position heavy steel products and raw materials according to production needs and safety standards.

You will perform pre-operational inspections, ensure compliance with capacity limits, coordinate with operators and riggers, and maintain housekeeping in the crane cabin while following shift schedules and company policies.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as an Overhead Crane Operator in steel plant or heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Valid crane operator competency certificate as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes to lift, transport and position steel billets, blooms, coils, scrap and other materials.
• Load and unload materials from designated areas, production lines, storage yards and vehicles.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections of the crane including hoists, hooks, wire ropes, brakes, limit switches and other safety devices.
• Ensure lifting operations comply with crane rated capacity and procedures.
• Coordinate with production operators, riggers and ground personnel to ensure safe material handling.
• Follow signals and communication procedures during lifting operations.
• Monitor crane performance and report defects, abnormalities or unsafe conditions.
• Ensure materials are placed correctly in designated locations to support production flow.
• Maintain housekeeping in the crane cabin and comply with safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow shift schedules and company policies.
• Report incidents or near misses to the supervisor.
• Support production targets by ensuring timely movement of materials.

Skills

Safe crane operation and load handling

Knowledge of lifting equipment and saf

Good visual coordination and attention

Ability to follow safety procedures

Teamwork discipline and attention to**

Education

Secondary school certificate or equivalent

Valid crane operator competency certificate

Job description

Job Description

Overhead Crane Operator

Company

Jindal Steel Oman

Department

Production Operations

Job Title

Overhead Crane Operator

Job Summary

Responsible for operating overhead cranes safely and efficiently to handle lift move and position steel products raw materials and other heavy loads within the steel plant in accordance with operational requirements and company safety standards

Key Responsibilities

1. Operate overhead cranes to lift transport and position steel billets blooms coils scrap and other materials as applicable to the assigned production area
2. Load and unload materials from designated areas production lines storage yards and vehicles as required
3. Conduct pre-operational inspections of the crane including hoists hooks wire ropes brakes limit switches and other safety devices
4. Ensure all lifting operations comply with the crane s rated capacity and approved lifting procedures
5. Coordinate with production operators riggers and ground personnel to ensure safe and efficient material handling
6. Follow signals and communication procedures during lifting operations
7. Monitor crane performance and immediately report equipment defects abnormalities or unsafe conditions
8. Ensure materials are placed correctly in designated locations to support smooth production and material flow
9. Maintain proper housekeeping in the crane cabin and comply with all plant safety and environmental requirements
10. Follow shift schedules operational instructions and company policies
11. Report any incidents near misses or operational issues to the immediate supervisor
12. Support production targets by ensuring timely and efficient movement of materials

Qualifications and Experience

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent is preferred
• Previous experience as an Overhead Crane Operator in a steel plant or heavy industrial environment is preferred
• Valid crane operator competency certificate as required
• Knowledge of crane operation load handling and lifting safety procedures
• Ability to understand operational instructions and communicate effectively with the team
• Willingness to work in shifts and in an industrial environment

Required Skills

• Safe crane operation and load handling
• Knowledge of lifting equipment and safety devices
• Good visual coordination and concentration
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operational instructions
• Teamwork discipline and attention to detail

Reporting To

Shift In-Charge
Production Supervisor