Crane Operator

Far East Industrial Supply & Co., Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Far East Industrial Supply & Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to safely lift, transfer, and position nitrogen tanks, piping, and heavy equipment on construction sites in Metro Manila.

You will perform pre-operation inspections, follow lifting plans, coordinate with the rigger and foreman, maintain exclusion zones, and stop work if conditions become unsafe. Certification is required for the crane type used.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Crane Operator in construction, industrial, mechanical, or heavy equipment projects.
• Valid crane operator certification/license for the crane type.
• Experience operating the specific crane type.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned crane for lifting, transferring, positioning, and lowering of heavy materials.
• Perform pre-operation inspection of the crane, including controls, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, safety devices, outriggers, and other critical components.
• Follow lifting plans, load charts, operating limits, and site lifting procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the Rigger/Signalman, Foreman, Site Supervisor, and other personnel during lifting activities.
• Follow standard hand signals and radio communication from the designated signalman.
• Operate the crane smoothly and avoid sudden movements, shock loading, overloading, and unsafe lifting practices.
• Ensure that personnel remain outside the designated lifting/exclusion zone and never allow loads to pass over people.
• Maintain safe clearance from structures, power lines, equipment, piping, tanks, and other site obstructions.
• Stop lifting operations immediately when unsafe conditions, poor visibility, excessive wind, equipment malfunction, or unclear signals are encountered.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Safely operate the assigned crane for lifting, transferring, positioning, and lowering of nitrogen tank, piping, structural supports, equipment, and other heavy materials.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation inspection of the crane, including controls, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, safety devices, outriggers, and other critical components
• Ensure that the crane is properly positioned, leveled, and set up before lifting operations
• Follow approved lifting plans, load charts, operating limits, and site lifting procedures
• Verify load, lifting capacity, radius, boom configuration, and other conditions before conducting lifting operations
• Coordinate closely with the Rigger/Signalman, Foreman, Site Supervisor, and other personnel during lifting activities
• Follow standard hand signals and radio communication from the designated signalman
• Operate the crane smoothly and avoid sudden movements, shock loading, overloading, and unsafe lifting practices
• Ensure that personnel remain outside the designated lifting/exclusion zone and never allow loads to pass over people
• Maintain safe clearance from structures, power lines, equipment, piping, tanks, and other site obstructions
• Stop lifting operations immediately when unsafe conditions, poor visibility, excessive wind, equipment malfunction, or unclear signals are encountered

About you

• At least High School graduate or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Crane Operator, preferably in construction, industrial, mechanical, or heavy equipment projects
• Valid and appropriate Crane Operator certification/license required for the type and capacity of crane to be operated
• Experienced in operating the specific crane type