Crane Operator

About the role

Safely operate the assigned crane for lifting, transferring, positioning, and lowering of nitrogen tank, piping, structural supports, equipment, and other heavy materials.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation inspection of the crane, including controls, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, safety devices, outriggers, and other critical components
• Ensure that the crane is properly positioned, leveled, and set up before lifting operations
• Follow approved lifting plans, load charts, operating limits, and site lifting procedures
• Verify load, lifting capacity, radius, boom configuration, and other conditions before conducting lifting operations
• Coordinate closely with the Rigger/Signalman, Foreman, Site Supervisor, and other personnel during lifting activities
• Follow standard hand signals and radio communication from the designated signalman
• Operate the crane smoothly and avoid sudden movements, shock loading, overloading, and unsafe lifting practices
• Ensure that personnel remain outside the designated lifting/exclusion zone and never allow loads to pass over people
• Maintain safe clearance from structures, power lines, equipment, piping, tanks, and other site obstructions
• Stop lifting operations immediately when unsafe conditions, poor visibility, excessive wind, equipment malfunction, or unclear signals are encountered

About you

• At least High School graduate or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Crane Operator, preferably in construction, industrial, mechanical, or heavy equipment projects
• Valid and appropriate Crane Operator certification/license required for the type and capacity of crane to be operated
• Experienced in operating the specific crane type