Crane Op Maintainer

Jobsoid Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crane operations firm in Houston is looking for a Crane Operator to manage and maintain platform and gantry cranes. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, relevant certifications, and experience in mechanical troubleshooting. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment integrity and safety, conducting maintenance, and participating in risk assessments. A collaborative approach and good interpersonal skills are essential for liaising with the management team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining cranes.
• Familiar with installation Safety and Emergency Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planned maintenance programme is carried out as agreed.
• Maintain a log book in each crane for recording lubrication and work carried out.
• Participate in platform risk assessment process.

Skills

Strong IT skills e.g. Maximo

Good interpersonal skills

Trouble shooting experience – mechanical / electrical

Basic Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Trade

Sparrows Offshore Services Stage 3 Crane Operations Certificate (or equivalent)

BOSIET / FOET

MIST

HERTL

VHF Radio, MET Observer & DGA

CAA

Coxswain Twinfall

Job description

Overview

About this role: Duties involve the administration and managing of the Company records and systems including SMS interface documents, Risk Assessments, Lifting plans and QMS. The incumbent will support the Crane Op Maintainer Focal Point with day-to-day tasks as required, as well as operating and maintaining all platform cranes and gantry cranes. The role includes liaising on Company / personal matters with the Business Manager or Operations & Maintenance Engineer. The primary responsibility is to ensure equipment integrity by carrying out routine and breakdown maintenance, servicing and lubrication of all platform Cranes & Gantry Cranes in accordance with Client planned preventative maintenance routines and manufacturers manuals/service charts. Competently operate platform pedestal cranes and gantry cranes under the direction of nominated Client personnel. Crane operating duties are restricted to the specific crane(s) and platform(s) on which the employee has been deemed competent, and should be performed in accordance with the authorised operators instructions manual, platform operating procedures, the Company’s Quality Assurance Manual (i.e., SI-01) and other relevant documentation.

Maintain a clean, safe and reliable operating environment for platform cranes, including recording maintenance information and reporting status to the Focal Point and Operations & Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planned maintenance programme is carried out as agreed by Operations & Maintenance Engineer and Focal Point, and that all other maintenance work is completed and information is recorded on the Client maintenance management system.
• Liaise daily with Focal Point and Operations & Maintenance Engineer to advise them of status of on-going work, highlighting any possible problems / concerns.
• Maintain a log book in each crane for recording lubrication carried out, work carried out, defects list and any operational problems.
• Provide a detailed report of any Incident involving Sparrows personnel to the Business Manager, Operations & Maintenance Engineer and Focal Point within 24 hours of the event.
• Maintain platform cranes in a clean, tidy and, where applicable, watertight condition, including cabs, machinery housings and external surfaces. Ensure paintwork is kept in a corrosion-free condition.
• Participate in platform risk assessment process to ensure that all lifting activities are thoroughly reviewed and risks controlled prior to implementation.
• Fully familiarise yourself with all installation Safety and Emergency Procedures.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as a Heli Deck Team Member.

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Familiar with and follow the Company's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management System; participate in compliance and improvement of the Management Systems.
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems with products, services or systems according to the Management System processes/procedures.
• Fulfill legal responsibilities under country-specific health, safety and/or environmental legislation.
• Be responsible for the health and safety arrangements of subordinates (if any) and for any persons visiting them while on Company premises.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong IT skills e.g. Maximo
• NVQ Level 3 Trade
• Sparrows Offshore Services Stage 3 Crane Operations Certificate (or equivalent)
• BOSIET / FOET
• MIST
• HERTL
• VHF Radio, MET Observer & DGA
• CAA
• Coxswain Twinfall
• Experience in maintaining cranes
• Trouble shooting experience – mechanical / electrical
• Basic Hydraulic systems knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills