Crane Operator - Mfamosing at Holcim

Responsibilities

Safety

• Complies with all Company and safety policies, rules and regulations, standard operating procedures

Other Activities

• Check the condition of the mobile equipment every morning and report the result to shift engineer and MPD Engineer (daily check list).

• Carries out and supervises all the lifting operations

• Know the safe working load of the steel wire rope of each crane and all the lifting slings to be used.

• Check for defects of lifting slings /ropes/eyes, etc before any lifting and report to immediate superior.

• Drive and operate mobile equipment in the department when required

• Maintain the mobile crane and forklift in a clean condition.

• Observe all safety regulations, in relation to crane operation at all times.

• Lifting operation to be supervised by a competent Rigger.

• Lifting zone/ area should be barricaded to prevent people access/egress.

• Responsible for scheduled inspection of lifting tools and tackles (including slings wire and shackles) and ensuring that these are in optimal condition of safe use.

• Establishes safety and work performance standards for subordinates.

• Ensure safe storage and disposal of lifting tackles.

• Performs related work as required.

Education/Qualifications

• Trade test 2, SSCE

• Any other certification from an organization(s) on crane operational training (awards may be an additional advantage).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in crane operations.

• Experience in multi-national companies is an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Ability to read and write in English,
• Basic experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of cranes
• Ability to operate cranes from 20tons to 150 tons capacity

Behavioral Competence:

• Ability to work effectively under time pressure, in a demanding environment, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, take initiatives, and make recommendations while engaging with Senior Leaders.

Leadership and Managerial abilities:

• Build informal networks across functions to ensure smooth flow inputs for own deliverables.
• Top presentation skills to be able to convey clear and synthetic messages (verbally or on paper).