Main Crane Operator - ABSER

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Town of Italy (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Main Crane Operator to work on construction vessels worldwide. The role involves operating heavy cranes and ensuring safe lifting operations, alongside routine maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a Mechanical or Technical diploma and solid communication skills in English. This position requires availability for offshore rotations, offering a dynamic work environment with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English (at least B1 level).
• Available to work on offshore rotation.
• Flexible and team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane safely and efficiently.
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on the crane.
• Ensure adherence to safe work procedures during lifting operations.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Technical High School or Professional Diploma

Job description

Overview

BUSINESS LINE: Asset Based Services (no Drilling)

DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION: VECOP/Offshore Operations

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into five business lines - Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. The company has 8 fabrication yards and an offshore fleet of 23 construction vessels (of which 21 owned and 2 owned by third parties and managed by Saipem) and 15 drilling rigs, of which 8 owned. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Saipem is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, present in more than 50 countries and employs about 30,000 people of over 120 nationalities.

Always committed to promoting and supporting the values of diversity and inclusion, Saipem confirms its commitment to valuing differences as a source of mutual enrichment. It promotes and encourages conditions that allow the removal of every obstacle that limits the full expression of people and their complete development within the organization. It protects and guarantees work conditions that respect individual dignity, while promoting a collaborative, harmonious, fair and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

Within the vessel and construction operations management (VECOP) department, we are looking for Main Crane Operator above 2000 Ton to be employed on board construction vessels worldwide.

In this position the resource will be involved in:

• Operate and take care of the crane
• Carry out lifting operation in a safe manner
• Maintain contact with the bridge and the Deck Foreman during lifting operations
• Operate the crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions
• Perform basket transfers where permitted and safe to do so
• Hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts)
• Be aware of the surroundings in terms of potential clashes with other vessel equipment
• Be aware of crane limits in terms of reach and capacity
• On vessels with multiple cranes, be aware of the interaction with other cranes and proactively intervene in order to avoid any interference during simultaneous operations
• Interact with the supervisors in order to define the lifting procedures
• Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to own supervisor
• Ensure that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to
• Liaise with Bridge and 1st Assistant/Deck Foreman while executing any lifts that could affect the vessel stability
• Make daily inspection of crane cables
• Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator's cabin
• Keep a high level of housekeeping on the crane and in the operator's cabin
• Liaise with 2nd Engineer/Chief Electrician/Vessel Equipment Engineer on crane maintenance and performance, in order to ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance are carried out properly
• Carry out weekly inspection of the crane in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
• Fill up the crane log book as required for all lifts above 50 ton
• Issue work instructions to the Tuggerhoist Operators
• Stop the lifting activity if required on safety or technical grounds, if continuing could cause any damages or injuries
• Report to the 1st Assistant, while taking instructions directly from the Deck Foreman during lifting operations

Requirements

• Mechanical/Technical High School or Professional Diploma
• Knowledge of English (at least B1 level)
• Available to work on offshore rotation on board the vessels at national and international level
• Flexible and team player

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