Offshore Crane Operator
CR/077568
Posted: 13/05/2025
- Negotiable
- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
Position: Offshore Crane Operator
Position Info: Work Location: Offshore Construction Vessel
Position Schedule: ASAP, 12 months (renewable)
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Technical Education
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as Offshore Crane Operator including experience with:
- Mast Cranes
- Subsea lifting activities
- Huisman Cranes (is an advantage)
- Heave compensation system
Knowledge of Languages:
English (intermediate), Azerbaijani (fluent)
Other Skills/Certificates Required:
- Stage 3 certification under BS7121-11:1988 Code
- IMCA Crane operator log book or equivalent with reports of previous operating hours
Responsibilities:
• 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/Crane 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;
• Within own remit, maintain and complete all documents related to the Crane department (check lists, logbook) and archive certificates and maintenance records;
• Develop and coach Junior Crane operator assigned to the vessel exposing and supervising them to the various operations on board. Ensure sharing of Know-how, vessel lessons learned and best practices;
• Fully adhere, at all times and irrespective of the work place, to Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures and requirements;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superior.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Position Info: Work Location: Offshore Construction Vessel
Position Schedule: ASAP, 12 months (renewable)
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Technical Education
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as Offshore Crane Operator including experience with:
- Mast Cranes
- Subsea lifting activities
- Huisman Cranes (is an advantage)
- Heave compensation system
Knowledge of Languages:
English (intermediate), Azerbaijani (fluent)
Other Skills/Certificates Required:
- Stage 3 certification under BS7121-11:1988 Code
- IMCA Crane operator log book or equivalent with reports of previous operating hours
Responsibilities:
• 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/Crane 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;
• Within own remit, maintain and complete all documents related to the Crane department (check lists, logbook) and archive certificates and maintenance records;
• Develop and coach Junior Crane operator assigned to the vessel exposing and supervising them to the various operations on board. Ensure sharing of Know-how, vessel lessons learned and best practices;
• Fully adhere, at all times and irrespective of the work place, to Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures and requirements;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superior.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
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