Join the team as a Heavy Lift Crane Operator for an Offshore Construction Vessel! Are you ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment?

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Heavy Lift Crane Operator
• Project: Offshore Construction Vessel
• Location: Worldwide
• Rotation: 90/30 days on/off or 56/28 on/off on offer depending on the project
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Consolidated monthly salary per month of work will be offered.
• Start date: TBC
• Insurance: Provided by the Company

• Minimum 5 years of offshore work experience in heavy-lift or construction vessels (not drilling rigs).
• At least 5 years of experience operating main cranes with lifting capacities between 250 to 2000 tonnes, with consistent work on vessels using cranes of 400 tonnes or more.
• Familiarity with major crane systems such as NOV, HUISMAN, AMCLYDE, and LIEBHERR preferred.
• Valid Stage 3 Offshore Crane Operator certification.
• Possession of an IMCA or equivalent crane operator logbook.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Tasks:

• Operate crane equipment following rated load limits and weather-related derating guidelines.
• Conduct personnel or equipment basket transfers only when conditions are verified as safe.
• Manage lifts independently according to certification level (Stage 2 for inboard lifts, Stage 3 for offshore lifts).
• Monitor the crane's surroundings to avoid collisions or interference with onboard equipment.
• Ensure crane operations remain within mechanical limits, considering load, reach, and motion.
• Coordinate multi-crane activities by communicating and adjusting operations to avoid interference.
• Collaborate with deck supervisors to define lift strategies and execution plans.
• Immediately report any mechanical or control issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adhere strictly to lifting protocols and site-specific safety guidelines.
• Notify the bridge and deck team when lifts might influence vessel balance or stability.
• Inspect crane wire ropes daily to identify wear or potential failure risks.
• Perform standard maintenance tasks and cleanliness routines for crane and operator area.
• Maintain a tidy, hazard-free operator environment at all times.
• Work with engineers and electricians to schedule or carry out technical maintenance.
• Perform weekly inspections aligned with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) guidelines.
• Document lifts over 50 tonnes in the operational logbook.
• Direct support personnel such as tuggerhoist operators during complex lifts.
• Suspend operations if safety concerns arise or if any technical uncertainty is detected.
• Execute lifts under the guidance of the Deck Foreman, reporting to the 1st Assistant.