Crane Truck Driver/Operator at Greenville Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd

About the job

• Responsible for equipment installation, materials loading and offloading operation as may be directed from time to time.
• Calculate load capacity, determine weight of items to be moved in relation to the maximum capacity of crane based on manufacturers specifications.
• Inspect clearances, overhead lines, and other possible obstructions to ensure there are no accidents or damage to employees, buildings, loads, or equipment.
• Inspect and assesses ground conditions to ensure that the crane can be set up safely.
• Operate crane in line with manufacturers specification.
• Inspect cranes for defects and wear prior to operation; performs necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Obtain necessary work permits from HSE (Entry and Lifting Permits) before entering restricted areas.
• Conduct risk analysis and mitigate hazards in the course of his job.
• Perform all duties in a manner that meets Greenville LNG’s Health & Safety requirements of no harm to persons, damage to the environment and asset.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the equipment as well as carry our minor maintenance jobs such as greasing and keeping service records.
• Notify the maintenance team of any mechanical concern with the crane.
• Maintain truck logbook (in kilometres), gas issued record and truck movement details.
• Inspect lifting accessories such as belts, hooks, clamps, wire rope, slings, and shackles and ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and company safety laws, guidelines, and best practices.
• Coordinate with riggers via radio or hand signals to ensure safe handling/Lifting of loads
• Any other duty that may be assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE with a valid class H driver’s license and crane operation competency certificate.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in operation of truck mounted cranes of up to 200 tons.
• Technical knowledge of the different types of cranes and their operation, including understanding the load capacity of each crane.
• Physical strength and stamina to operate heavy machinery for extended periods, as well as handle manual tasks when required
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting load charts for different crane capacities and configurations.
• Ensuring the stability of the crane before lifting heavy objects.
• Ability to carry out in-service checks and prioritise jobs in line with line manager’s directives.
• Knowledge of risk analysis and controls against accidents such as overturning, loss of load, load falling on operator, striking overhead cables.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures for slinging and lifting including hand signals.
• Logging and documenting all lifting operations and maintenance carried out on the crane

Must have skills

• Valid Mobile Crane Operations Competency Certificate
• Class H Drivers license