Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator

FUNCTION: OFFSHORE PEDESTAL CRANE OPERATOR
DISCPLINE: CRAFT
LOCATION: MALEMBO/MALONGO (CABINDA), ANGOLA
DURATION: CONTRACT (12 Month Renewable)
SALARY: MARKET RELATED

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"TRS is urgently looking for a Offshore Pedestal Crane Operator with LNG Project experience within the Oil and Gas industry to join our International Client's project team based in Malembo / Malongo (Cabinda), Angola."

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Operates and takes care of the pedestal crane onboard offshore construction vessels.
• 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 operator's cabin
• Keep a high level of housekeeping 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
• 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

QUALFIICATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
• Accredited Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in related field of work.
• Minimum Five (5) years plus Scaffolding Foreman experience in LNG Projects within Oil and Gas construction Industry and exposure to offshore.

Compulsory:
• BOSIET Opito approved
• STCW Certificates
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Contact:
Steven Van Rooyen
Email:
Steven.vanrooyen@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.za.trsadd@trssa.com