Main Crane Operator Above 2000 t. I Offshore Fleet I Worldwide

Rank: Crane Operator (CRO) · Vessel: Offshore

Explore this job opportunity as a Main Crane Operator Above 2000 t. for an Offshore Fleet operating Worldwide. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Position: Main Crane Operator Above 2000 t.
• Project: Offshore Fleet.
• Location: Worldwide.
• Working days/ hours: 12 hours a day, 7 days per week. 
• Rotation: 35/35 days on/off.
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Consolidated monthly (not paid while rotational leave).
• Contract start: Depending on availability.
• Contract duration: 12 months (renewable).
• Overtime: Applicable.
• Insurances: Provided by the Company.
• Travel: According to Corporate Standards, Prepaid Economy class ticket at beginning, end of CNT and for each work leave rotation cycle.
• Notice period: 60 calendar days’ notice from the first to ninth years of service; 90 calendar days’ notice thereafter. 
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements / Qualifications / Competence:

• Minimum 5+ years working offshore in lifting/heavy marine operations.
• At least 5 years operating large-scale offshore cranes (2000T class or similar).
• Valid offshore crane operator qualification (Level 2 for supervised inboard lifts and Level 3 for independent offshore lifts, or equivalent).
• Proven record working with high-capacity crane systems in marine environments.
• Experience with major offshore crane manufacturers (e.g., Huisman, NOV, Liebherr, AmClyde) preferred.
• Valid Stage 3 certification (or internationally recognized equivalent).
• IMCA crane operator logbook (or comparable documented lifting experience).
• Strong command of English for operational communication and safety coordination.

Tasks:

• Operate the crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions.
• Performs 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.