Deepwater Crane Operator

Danos; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking a Deepwater Crane Operator to safely operate and maintain cranes on an offshore procurement platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The role requires guiding construction riggers, performing inspections, and adhering to safety protocols in challenging offshore conditions.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of offshore crane experience on floating facilities, a Crane Operator Certification, and a willingness to assist other crafts when not lifting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years offshore crane operating experience on a floating facility.
• Crane Operator Certification is required.
• Be willing to assist other crafts on the platform when not performing lifts.
• Experience operating Seatrax cranes and deepwater operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate levers and pedals to control the crane.
• Follow hand signals to raise, lower, and rotate the boom or load.
• Lift and move equipment or material on the platform and between boats in varying sea conditions.
• Maintain and clean crane equipment.
• Provide leadership to construction riggers.
• Conduct safety and operation inspections of the crane.

Skills

Offshore crane operation

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Seatrax cranes

Deepwater platform equipment

Job description

Overview

A Deepwater Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining cranes on an offshore procurement platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Operate levers and pedals to control the crane.
• Follow hand signals to raise, lower, and rotate the boom or load.
• Lift and move equipment or material on the platform and between boats in various sea conditions.
• Maintain and clean crane equipment.
• Provide leadership to construction riggers.
• Conduct safety and operation inspections of the crane.

Qualifications

• This position is to work on a deepwater production platform with a very attractive hourly rate and bonuses that is being decommissioned but has years of service from being completed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of prior offshore crane operating experience on a floating facility.
• Crane Operator Certification.
• Must be open to working/assisting other crafts on the platform when not completing lifts.
• Previous experience operating Seatrax cranes preferred.
• Deepwater operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience or aptitude.