Overhead Crane Operator — Steel Plant (Shift)

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

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.