Main Crane Operator - ABSER

BUSINESS LINE : Asset Based Services (no Drilling)

DEPARTMENT / FUNCTION : VECOP / Offshore Operations

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. The company has 8 fabrication yards and an offshore fleet of 23 construction vessels and 15 drilling rigs. Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability.

Saipem promotes and encourages diversity and inclusion, valuing differences as a source of mutual enrichment and protecting work conditions that respect individual dignity.

Within the vessel and construction operations management (VECOP) department, we are looking for a Main Crane Operator above 2000 Ton to be employed on board construction vessels worldwide.

In this position, the resource will be involved in :

• Operate and take care of the crane
• Carry out lifting operations in a safe manner
• Maintain contact with the bridge and the Deck Foreman during lifting operations
• Operate the crane 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)
• 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 to avoid any interference during simultaneous operations
• Interact with the supervisors 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
• Liaise with Bridge and 1st Assistant / Deck Foreman while executing any lifts that could affect the vessel stability
• Make daily inspection of crane cables
• Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator's cabin
• Keep a high level of housekeeping on the crane and in the operator's cabin
• Liaise with 2nd Engineer / Chief Electrician / Vessel Equipment Engineer on crane maintenance and performance
• 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 tons
• Issue work instructions to the Tuggerhoist Operators
• Stop the lifting activity if required on safety or technical grounds
• Report to the 1st Assistant while taking instructions directly from the Deck Foreman during lifting operations

Requirements :

• Mechanical / Technical High School or Professional Diploma
• Knowledge of English (at least B1 level)
• Available to work on offshore rotation on board the vessels at national and international level
• Flexible and team player

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