Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator

Job Description:

• Operate the vessel pedestal 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) except for junior crane operators under training who are not permitted to perform unsupervised lifts until the appropriate certification is obtained
  
• 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
  
• Where present and within the limits of own capabilities operate the articulated boom on knuckle boom pedestal cranes
  
• Where present and within the limits of own capabilities operate the active / passive heave compensation systems during lifting
  
• Interact with the superiors in order to define the lifting procedures
  
• Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to his/her supervisor
  
• Ensures that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to
  
• Make daily inspection on the crane
  
• Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operators cabin
  
• Keep a high level of housekeeping in the operators 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 manufacturers recommendations
  
• Fill up the crane log book as required for all lifts above 50 ton
  
• 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 or 2nd Assistant during lifting operations
  

• Experience: Previous experience in the position
  
• Languages: English Language skills required