Crane Operator

Wood is currently recruiting for a Crane Operator with experience in the offshore oil and gas industry. 

The position is to work offshore Equatorial Guinea, on a rotational basis the normal working rotation is 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.

Please note this position is only open to Equatorial Guinea nationals.

• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment for all activities within his or her assigned unit.
• Meets expectations of Production Supervisor in the Facility Safety Management System. This includes:
– Behavior Based Job Observation program (LPO’s), Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s), Inspections, Safety Meetings, Hazard Identifications (HIDs), Near Misses, and Incident Reporting and investigation
– Supports Emergency Response Preparedness as required
– Knows how to use the available equipment
– Participates in simulations as determined on schedule
– Fulfills assigned role on emergency response teams
• Follows all procedures, standards, and regulations required during the execution of his or her crane duties
• Detects, identifies and reacts to abnormal conditions that might develop into emergency situations
• Identifies and troubleshoots operating problems of assigned unit
• Determines the problem; develops and implements corrective action
• Initiates restorative maintenance requests for the assigned unit
• Performs minor maintenance functions on operating equipment
• Maintains housekeeping standards for the Unit
• Communicates all required information regarding Unit performance to the Production Supervisor
• Maintains Unit Log Book: Makes clear concise entries
• Advanced knowledge of Preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance procedures for offshore cranes
• Ensures that all changes to unit are logged with appropriate explanation included
• Performs HLO duties
• Mentors national trainees and deck crew
• Controls Rigging Equipment loft and controls inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Assessed as competent in the mandatory competencies for his or her assigned unit.
• Qualifications for Crane Operator, Rigging and HLO
• BOSIET Certificate

Industry Experience and knowledge:

• Qualified and current Crane Operator certificate
• Qualified and current Rigger certificate
• Qualified and current HLO certificate
• Experience as offshore Pedestal Crane Operator, With personnel transfer certificate.
• Operate cranes in the offshore environment to established standards, API-RP-2C & 2D or equivalent.
• Equipment mechanical isolation, Permit to Work, and LOTO process
• Fluent with offshore crane hand signaling and banksman duties
• Current knowledge of industry best practices, equipment and tools
• Ability to design and document lifting plans for complex rigging and critical lifts.

Technical Skills:

• Area regulations and others applicable to the operations of offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Maintenance systems, related manuals, and procedures.
• Valid Rigging & Lifting certification in accordance with API RP 2D or equivalent
• Perform pre-job planning, hazard assessment (PTW, JSA)
• Comprehensive computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to read, understand and follow schematics, technical manuals and procedures.
• Perform routine repairs, inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance activities on pedestal mounted offshore cranes according to manufacturer’s recommendations and company requirements, including wire rope replacement and pull testing.
• The safety, administrative, and technical training requirements associated with this position as documented in the company operations-approved training roadmap.
• General competencies and Operations Integrity Critical competency requirements as documented and maintained in company Operations Training roadmap.
• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment for all activities within his or her assigned unit, consistent with Company Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures

Personal Attributes:

• Competent in communicating in English language, verbal and written
• Meets expectations of Company facility Safety Management System.
• Job observation program, job risk analysis, inspections, safety meetings, hazard identifications, near misses, and incident reporting and investigation
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and personal hygiene

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.