Description

The main purpose of the Operator, Crane position is to operate mobilized cranes in a safe and effective manner in order to deliver upon client requirements and minimize the risk of property damage, injury, or loss of life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate different types of cranes, adhering to operational guidelines and safety protocols.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and routine inspections on cranes to ensure functionality and safety, reporting any malfunctions or needs for repair.
• Accurately lift, move, and place materials and structures as directed, ensuring stability and load limits are adhered to.
• Comply with all workplace safety regulations and standards specific to crane operations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintaining clear and effective communication, especially during lifting operations.
• Sign-off on the Equipment Checklist along with Operations representative, prior to mobilization, as an acknowledgement of receiving in good condition prior to project execution.
• Check working condition of the mobilized crane and all accessories, daily prior to utilization. 
• Perform safety and maintenance checks as per the equipment guidelines.
• Document daily inspection, safety and maintenance checks in format provided by Coordinator – Operations.
• Complete operation time sheets (of AMHEC and client), daily, in an ethical and diligent manner and obtain approval from the authorized client representative.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator – Operations and Time Coordinator to submit time sheets, immediately, upon project completion.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by the equipment operation guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance of the equipment or escalate any adverse issues to the AMHEC Coordinators and/or Supervisors.
• Monitor the crane’s usage hours and notify the AMHEC Coordinators and/or Supervisors for periodic maintenance procedures.
• Assemble, set up accessories and rig the crane as per the equipment operation guidelines.
• Select (from the range diagram) the best boom, jib, and crane configuration to suit the load, site, and lift conditions.
• Determine the number of parts of hoist line required.
• Understand, memorize, and follow crane load charts for safe lifting at Yard, client, or rig sites.
• Monitor site conditions which could affect the crane operation and must refuse (using the stop card) any crane operation which is unsafe or could damage the equipment and accessories.
• Operate the crane according to verbal or written instructions from authorized representatives from the client or at rig site.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Adequately secure and shut down the crane and its accessories, if unattended and, at closure of daily operations.
• Consider all factors that might reduce crane lift capacity and adjust the load weight to counter such factors including weather and ground conditions.
• Follow safety guidelines at client and rig sites and must always be in personal protective equipment when in duty.
• Inform the Coordinator – Operations of any problems, maintenance, or necessary repairs to the crane and complete the basic requirements in the Work Order form.
• Sign-off on the Equipment Checklist along with Operations representative, Quality Control Supervisor prior to demobilization and at the time of arrival at AMHEC’s Yard, as an acknowledgement.
• Receive any complaints about operations and quality of service from the client and report the same to the Coordinator – Operations in a timely manner.
• Maintain decorum and respond to AMHEC and all client representatives in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Participate in all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and operator training organized by HSE department.
• Monitor the fuel usage.
• Adhere to all employee and process level policies and procedures as per the approved Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Operations manual.
• Provide feedback to the Coordinator – Operations, as required.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by his/her direct manager.