Crane Operator

Job description

Your responsibilities As Crane Operator you are responsible for operating mobile cranes, crawler cranes, or rough-terrain cranes to safely lift, move, and position loads within the storage yard, laydown areas, warehouses, and port/quayside operational zones of an Oil & Gas project. You work as part of a coordinated lifting team alongside riggers, flagmen, and lifting supervisors, ensuring that all lifting operations meet ADNOC Codes of Practice, LEEA/LOLER standards, port regulations, and approved lifting plans. As Crane Operator you play a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations for materials, equipment, and vessel load-outs/ backloads. Crane Operation & Lifting Execution Operate cranes to lift, move, position, and place various loads including containers, equipment, skids, pipes, and heavy industrial components. Follow instructions from the Lifting Supervisor, Rigger Foreman, and Flagman during lifting operations. Ensure correct use of crane functions, boom configurations, outriggers, and lifting accessories. Operate cranes in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and site safety procedures. Pre-Operation Checks & Equipment Inspection Conduct daily pre-use inspections of the crane including brakes, hydraulics, wire ropes, hooks, outriggers, gauges, and safety systems. Report any defects immediately and ensure the crane is isolated until repaired. Verify crane certificates, SWL, load charts, and lifting aids before commencing operations. Ensure cranes are properly set up on stable ground with correct outrigger deployment. Compliance with Lifting Plans Review and understand lifting plans, load charts, rigging configurations, and lifting sequences. Ensure lifting operations follow approved engineering calculations and load limits. Maintain communication with the lifting team using radio and visual signals. Ensure proper boom angle, radius, and load handling as per the lift plan. Yard & Port Interface Support Support lifting operations related to: Yard material handling Warehouse loading/unloading Pipe rack operations Heavy equipment mobilization Quayside load-out and backload for vessel operations Assist marine logistics teams during vessel cargo transfers, deck loading, and mobilization activities. Coordination & Teamwork Work closely with riggers, flagmen, lifting supervisors, logistics personnel, and HSE teams. Communicate clearly and act only on signals from the designated Flagman/Banksman. Maintain situational awareness at all times to prevent accidents and equipment damage. Documentation & Reporting Complete daily crane logs, pre-use checklists, and operational reports. Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, or equipment defects. Assist in maintaining accurate records for crane hours, maintenance, and certifications. Your profile Required experience and skills 5–8 years experience operating cranes in Oil & Gas, EPC, marine, or port environments. Experience with heavy lifts, complex lifts, and confined yard operations. Experience working in ports or quayside environments is a strong advantage. Familiarity with ADNOC lifting protocols or Gulf-region industrial operations preferred. Strong knowledge of crane operations, load charts, and rigging principles. Excellent communication and coordination skills. High awareness of lifting hazards and safety requirements. Ability to operate cranes safely in tight, busy, and high-risk environments. Calm, focused, and precise under pressure. Required education Certified Crane Operator (for mobile/crawler/RT cranes as applicable). ADNOC-approved or recognized third-party crane operator certification. Rigging and Banksman/Signalman awareness training (preferred). Valid UAE or project-relevant license for crane operation (as required). Basic safety training: H2S, Fire Awareness, First Aid (preferred). Introduction // We offer //