Assistant Crane Operator

Valaris Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris Limited is seeking an Assistant Crane Operator to support Roustabout crews with daily crane operations and lifting tasks on offshore rigs. The role acts as a senior Roustabout supporting Crane Operators in accordance with policies and procedures.

You will help ensure safety, supervise equipment inspections, and assist in training new Roustabouts while maintaining proper lifting techniques and radio communications with the crew.

Qualifications

• Must have crane operator certification and offshore experience where applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year as a Crane Operator Assistant with offshore exposure preferred.
• Compliance with local unit requirements and company safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crane Operator and Roustabout crew with daily crane and lifting tasks.
• Ensure safety of personnel and equipment, following lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Inspect rig safety equipment and ensure loads are within lifting limits.
• Maintain crane records and participate in safety meetings.
• Assist in organizing Roustabout work and training new personnel.
• Communicate via radio with crew to coordinate operations and weather checks.

Education

Crane Operator certification

1 year offshore experience

Job description

Job Summary

Assistant Crane Operator is responsible for working with the Roustabout crews in their daily duties as well as assisting with any crane and lifting operations given to them by the Crane Operators. They are in a "senior" Roustabout position helping the crane operator to carry out operations as per policies and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety as well as that of the crew.
• Under the direction of the Crane Operator, inspects and trains personnel to inspect rig safety apparatus and equipment for meeting company and industry regulations.
• Follows correct lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Assures all lifts are within load limits of equipment and are correctly rigged.
• Assures lifting gear is properly color coded prior to use.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new Roustabouts regarding helicopter safety, high noise area safety, safety appliance use, lifeboat assignment, general alarm, etc.
• In the absence of the Crane Operator, operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment onto the rig and onto ocean vessels.
• Assists in organizing, planning, and monitoring the work of Roustabout personnel.
• Performs tasks assigned by Crane Operator during rig moving procedures.
• Assists with inspection of slings, cables, straps and the crane structure prior to lifting operations.
• Performs preventive maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of crane.
• Supervises the cleaning and painting of the rig in the absence of the Crane Operator.
• Ensures activities are conducted in compliance with the company Permit to Work system.
• Responsible for compliance with the company policy, safety guidelines, and procedures, as well as that of the Roustabouts, that pertain to the Crane Operator’s and Roustabout’s job.
• Remains in continual voice (radio) communication with Roustabouts while operating the crane.
• Assists in maintaining up to date Crane record books.
• Assists in training Roustabouts regarding proper methods of tying onto loads to be hoisted or moved and proper lifting techniques for carrying load by hand with emphasis on personal safety.
• In the absence of the Crane Operator, confers with OIM and boat captain to assess if sea and weather conditions are safe for loading and unloading and are carried out within operating parameters of Valaris, the OIM, and regulatory bodies.
• Will be required to work over open water and at heights.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his/her work and living area.
• Attends and participates in all pre‑tour, post tour, and weekly safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of one (1) years as a certified Crane Operator Assistant with prior offshore experience preferred. For rigs operated by BP the Crane Operator Assistant will need 1 year of experience.
• Must meet the training and certification requirements which will vary by unit location according to local requirements and regulations. Specific unit requirements will be found in local job specification procedures and guidelines.
• Must have current Crane Operator certification.

Behaviors

Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence‑based.

Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.

Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.

Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.

Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non‑job related factors. Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].