Main Crane Operator 2000+ Ton

FUNCTION: MAIN CRANE OPERATORS 2000+ TON
LOCATION: WORLDWIDE
DURATION: CONTRACT
SALARY: MARKET RELATED

NB: VACANCIES ARE APPLICABLE TO EU NATIONALITIES
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"TRS is looking for two (2) Main Crane Operators with 2000 plus Tons experience in Heavy Lifts in combination of Vessel Ballast System to join our international client's project team based Worldwide."

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Operate and takes care of the crane.
• Carry out lifting operation in a safe manner.
• Maintain contact with the bridge and the Deck Foreman during lifting operations.
• 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.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
• Heavy Lift experience ( Jacket installation, Windfarm Offshore Installation, Pile installation, Hammering, decommissioning of platforms, Top side Installation, etc.).
• IMCA log book , with previous heavy lift experience records.
• Experience with Huisman / NOV AmClyde (is a plus).
• Experience in managing tugger hoist operators during heavy lifts.
• Experience in heavy Lift on DP Vessels.
• Experience in heavy lifts > 2000 tons.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy lifts in combination of vessel ballast system.
• Stage 3 certificate BS7121 p11 (Sparrows or Enermech would be a plus).
• Experience with “old “ generation cranes, such as Clyde Crane, full mechanical system, will be considered.
• NO drilling , NO jack up, NO onshore heavy lift, ONLY floating & semisub vessels are considered suitable for this position.

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Contact:
Tanya De Bruyn
Email:
Tanya.de.bruyn@trssa.com
za.trsadd@trssa.com

TRS Staffing does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant South African legislation. As per legislation, due consideration is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.