Tower Crane Operator at Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN)

Job Purpose

• The Tower Crane Operator is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling tower crane to lift, move, position, and reposition structural frameworks, heavy equipment, pipes, and bulk materials within a complex oil and gas construction yard or facility site.
• The role demands absolute precision, a strict adherence to international lifting standards, and an uncompromised commitment to safety protocol to prevent accidents in high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities
Safe Lifting Operations:

• Operate tower crane controls safely and efficiently to lift, swing, and lower heavy loads across high-elevation industrial and offshore structures.
• Execute all lifting activities in strict accordance with the approved Lifting Plan and manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain constant and crystal-clear radio communication and hand signals with the Riggers, Banksmen, and Lifting Supervisors on the ground.

Pre-Operational Inspections & Maintenance:

• Conduct mandatory daily and pre-shift inspections of the crane, including cabin controls, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, limit switches, and structural anchors.
• Monitor critical safety instruments such as Load Moment Indicators (LMI), wind speed anemometers, and anti-collision systems.
• Log inspection results daily and immediately isolate (lockout/tagout) and report any mechanical or electrical faults to the maintenance team.

Environmental & Load Monitoring:

• Accurately calculate crane capacities and weight factors before initiating any lift to ensure parameters never exceed safe working loads (SWL).
• Continuously evaluate weather conditions, particularly wind speeds and visibility, and shut down operations immediately if thresholds violate safety limits.

HSE Compliance & Documentation:

• Strictly adhere to site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) rules, Permitted Work systems (PTW), and industrial oil & gas safety codes.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) prior to critical or complex lifts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Incidents: Maintain a 100% accident-free, injury-free, and damage-free lifting record.
• Equipment Uptime: Ensuring routine daily checks prevent unnecessary machine breakdown delays.
• Precision and Speed: Completing planned lifts within the specified construction timeline without compromising safety margins.

Job Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Licensing:

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, Technical School graduate, or equivalent vocational training.
• Certification: Valid, industry-recognized Crane Operator License (e.g., NCCO, CITB, or equivalent local regulatory certificate).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of active experience operating tower cranes, with at least 2–3 years specifically in large-scale oil & gas infrastructure projects or heavy industrial construction sites.

Technical Skills:

• Complete mastery of crane hand signals, rigging configurations, and load chart interpretations.
• Extensive experience reading and working with electronic safety indicators (LMI systems).
• Thorough understanding of structural steel erection, heavy piping installation, and concrete pouring logistics.

Physical & Soft Skills:

• Excellent depth perception, spatial awareness, and manual dexterity.
• Absolute comfort working at extreme heights for prolonged periods.
• Calm under pressure; ability to make sharp, safe judgments during high-risk maneuvers.

Working Conditions:

• This position involves working at high elevations inside a crane cabin.
• The operator will be exposed to varied outdoor weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) typical of heavy industrial zones and marine shipyards.