Pedestal Crane Operator I Offshore Vessel I Worldwide

Rank: Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator, Crane Operator (CO), Crane Operator (CRO) · Vessel: Offshore

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

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Pedestal Crane Operator.
• Project: Offshore Vessel.
• Location: Worldwide.
• Duration: 12 months (renewable). 
• 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 in EUR/USD/GBP. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Consolidated monthly salary per month of work will be offered.
• Overtime: Applicable.
• Start date: Depends on availability. 
• Travel: According to Corporate Standards, Prepaid Economy class ticket at beginning, end of CNT and for each work leave rotation cycle.
• Insurance: Provided by the Company.
• Pre employment expenses: On Company's account. 
• Employment: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor. 

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• 3 or more years of offshore experience as an Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator.
• Stage 3 Certificate.
• Holding an IMCA Crane opt. Log Book (all filled pages must be provided along with the cover page).
• Consistent experience onboard Construction vessel (Heavy Lift, Pipe Lay etc.) as Pedestal Crane Operator.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Tasks:

• Operate pedestal cranes safely within design limits, adjusting for sea state and weather using derating tables.
• Execute personnel basket transfers only when conditions are deemed safe and authorized.
• Perform inboard and offshore lifts in accordance with certification level (Level 2 or Level 3).
• Support trainee crane operators by ensuring they do not conduct unsupervised lifts.
• Monitor crane reach and lifting capacity to avoid overloading.
• Maintain awareness of nearby structures and equipment to prevent contact or collision.
• Coordinate with other crane operators to avoid interference during concurrent crane activities.
• Use articulated booms and heave compensation systems (active/passive), when available and trained to do so.
• Collaborate with supervisors to plan and agree on safe lifting strategies.
• Immediately report equipment faults or malfunctions to the relevant supervisor.
• Follow all established lifting protocols and safety guidelines.
• Perform daily checks and basic upkeep of crane systems and operator cabin.
• Keep the operator’s station clean, tidy, and organized at all times.
• Communicate with onboard technical crew (engineers/electricians) to ensure maintenance tasks are completed.
• Carry out weekly crane checks as outlined by the manufacturer.
• Log all lifts over 50 tons in the crane register as per procedures.
• Cease lifting operations if any safety or technical risks are identified.
• Take operational guidance from Deck Foreman or 2nd Assistant during lifts, while reporting to the 1st Assistant.