Deepwater Crane Operator

Danos; Houma, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking a Deepwater Crane Operator to operate and maintain cranes on an offshore procurement platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The role includes lifting and moving equipment, following hand signals, and ensuring safety during all operations.

The position requires 5+ years of offshore crane experience, a Crane Operator Certification, and a willingness to support other crafts when not performing lifts. Deepwater experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years offshore crane operating experience on a floating facility.
• Crane Operator Certification required.
• Must be willing to assist other crafts when not performing lifts.
• Experience operating Seatrax cranes preferred.
• Deepwater operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience or aptitude.

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.
• Maintain and clean crane equipment.
• Provide leadership to construction riggers.
• Conduct safety and operation inspections of the crane.

Skills

Crane operation

Offshore experience

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Seatrax cranes

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 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.