Senior Crane Operator – Marine Shipyard Construction

Site Worker; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SiteWorker in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support heavy marine construction operations. The role requires NCCCO certification across multiple crane types and hands-on experience in a shipyard environment.

You will perform lift planning, rigging coordination, and crane safety duties while maintaining documentation and complying with OSHA and ASME standards in a secured, badge-controlled site.

Qualifications

• NCCCO certification across multiple crane types is required.
• 1–2 years' crane operation experience in construction or marine environments preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 30-Hour preferred.
• TWIC card required for access to shipyards and facilities.
• U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization for access to secured sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair crane and rigging equipment per OSHA/ASME standards.
• Develop and communicate lift plans for critical/non-routine lifts.
• Calculate load capacity using crane charts and rigging configurations.
• Lift, position, and place equipment, hull sections, or large objects.
• Operate various crane types and coordinate with riggers and signalers.
• Maintain lift-plan documentation for compliance and audits.

Skills

NCCCO certification across crane types

Crane operation experience

Rigging coordination

Lift planning

Safety protocols OSHA/ASME

TWIC card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SiteWorker in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support heavy marine construction operations. The role requires NCCCO certification across multiple crane types and hands-on experience in a shipyard environment.

You will perform lift planning, rigging coordination, and crane safety duties while maintaining documentation and complying with OSHA and ASME standards in a secured, badge-controlled site.