Crane Operator - Old Ocean, TX

Turner Industries; Old Ocean (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries Group is seeking an experienced NCCCO or NCCER Crane Operator for an upcoming turnaround in Old Ocean, TX. The role requires operating various cranes, performing rigging, and ensuring safety and compliance on site.

Ideal candidates are local to the area; there is no per diem. The assignment spans pre-down, TAR, and demobilization over approximately eight months, with shifts TBD and subject to change.

Qualifications

• NCCCO or NCCER certification required for crane operation.
• CDL may be required or highly favorable.
• Pre-employment qualification test and post-offer drug/alcohol screen.
• Safety orientation and client-specific safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate power-driven and hydraulic cranes to move materials.
• Provide crane lifting and rigging support; assist with equipment inspection.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and report issues.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Safety compliance

Job description

"Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce."

Turner Industries Group is seeking an experienced NCCCO or NCCER Crane Operator for an upcoming Turnaround in Old Ocean, TX.

• No Per Diem; ideal for candidates local to the area
• Will work pre-down, TAR, and demobilization; approximate duration 8 months
• 5-8s pre- and post-TAR, 7-10 during TAR. Shifts TBD and subject to change
• NCCCO or NCCER Certification for both small and large hydraulic cranes required
• Valid Driver's License required, CDL highly favorable

The Crane Operator will be responsible for the operation of various power-driven and hydraulic machinery which are used to move materials. Responsibilities include providing crane lifting and rigging support in addition to equipment preventative maintenance and inspection.

General Job Description

Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. May operate all or some of the following types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, front-end loader, motor grader, cherry picker, dump truck, etc.

Functional Requirements

Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment; interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed; reads and interprets load charts; may assemble or disassemble equipment or material on construction projects; may be required to manipulate equipment on un-level working surfaces; may perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines/equipment.

Qualification Standards

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required
• Pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation (20/40 vision, with or without correction, required)
• Hazard Communication orientation/test
• Turner Industries Group, LLC indoctrination
• ANSI approved corrective eye wear (Z87)
• Job site orientation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place

Physical Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing into and out of equipment; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands, fingers and feet to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Mental Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; reading and interpreting load charts; judging distances and slopes accurately; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment Factors

• Location: Fiberglass Piping Manufacturing Facilities
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately indoor climate; may be exposed to hot or cold weather, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.