Crane Mechanic Operator

NRL; Cape Town; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Crane Mechanic Operator to manage lifting equipment operations in offshore environments. Responsibilities include operating cranes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in a similar role. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining pedestal cranes in an offshore environment.
• Ability to deploy operational standards and safety procedures.
• Complete mandatory training as defined in the competency training matrix.

Responsibilities

• Operate lifting equipment safely in accordance with OEM instructions.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and condition monitoring of cranes.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Safety

Technical Integrity

Quality Assurance

Communication

Planning

Cost / Budget

Teamwork / Leadership

Training

Education

NVQ/HNC/Recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance

Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 assessment

Job description

Job Title: Crane Mechanic Operator
Location: Senegal



Key Accountabilities:

• Operate all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operating instructions.
• Operate offshore pedestal cranes in dynamic environment.
• Maintain lifting equipment in accordance with COMPANY CMMS) and OEM instructions to achieve maximum availability and reliability, including the following:

• • Planned routine maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Breakdown repairs
  • Basic fabric maintenance
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records history in COMPANY CMMS.
• Act as asset focal point for mechanical handling maintenance and conformance with COMPANY CMMS.
• Carry out operator rounds [pre-use Inspections] of lifting equipment including an inspection for potential dropped object.
• Participate in the planning, including risk assessment and toolbox talk.
• Agree the communication method with the signaler prior to undertaking lifts (radio/hand signals).
• Confirm the load weight and appliance setup is in accordance with Operating Management System (OMS) requirements, local legislation, the manufacturer recommendations and the approved Lifting Plan.
• Perform condition monitoring activities a required by COMPANY.

Other Roles:

Emergency Duties:

• In the event of an emergency, carryout duties as identified in the station bill / emergency response procedure or as directed by the Client OIM; this requires personnel to undertake the training necessary to prepare themselves for these roles.

Health & Safety:

• Maintaining working conditions and environment in a safe and healthy condition.
• Acting responsibly and taking all necessary precautions to protect themselves, fellow workers, and any other persons potentially affected by their activities from injury and preventable illness.
• Ensuring any defects in working practices, machinery, tools, equipment, protective measures, and protective clothing are immediately brought to the attention of management, to take remedial steps to rectify the defect or take the equipment out of service until repaired or made safe.

Person Specification:

Knowledge & Qualifications:

NVQ/HNC/Recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance or Engineering Offshore Crane Operator Stage 3 assessment Experience of operating and maintaining pedestal cranes in an offshore environment.

Skills & Competencies:

Safety

• Be familiar with and understand both Client and Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Technical Integrity

• Able to deploy operational standards, policies, and procedures to meet regulatory and safety standards.

Quality Assurance

• Able to undertake work to meet acceptance criteria with respect to safety, health, and hygiene.
• Raise any non-conformance to supervisor in a timely fashion.

Communication

• Clear, fluent, and expressive use of verbal and written English language to convey information and ideas

Planning

• Able to co-ordinate daily routines covering both the technical and administrative roles.

Cost / Budget

• Requirement to control supplies of material / equipment and therefore, the associated costs.

Teamwork / Leadership

• Able to provide guidance and motivation to teams and co-workers.

Training

• Complete mandatory training required as defined in the competency training matrix.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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