Certified Crane Operator

Orion•Port Lavaca, TX

About The Position

The Certified Crane Operator supports field operations at marine construction sites for Orion Marine Construction. The role operates cranes and other hoisting equipment during the construction or repair of marine projects, working closely with foremen, superintendents, equipment personnel, boat captains, welders, laborers, helpers, and other craft workers. The operator is expected to support Orion’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity. The position operates crane equipment on land, docks, or barges; assists with equipment assembly and installation; positions and moves loads safely; and uses load charts to assess crane load and radius capabilities. It also includes equipment maintenance and inspections, safe loading and unloading between docks and barges, and participation in safety and environmental initiatives. The operator is accountable for personal and coworker safety, must follow applicable laws and company policies, and must stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, use required personal protective equipment, respond appropriately in emergencies, and evacuate the work area when necessary. The role requires the physical capabilities described in the posting, including climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, lifting objects up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in changing temperatures.

Requirements

NCCCO certification or certification by an accredited agency.
At least two years of crane-operations experience on land and barges, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Understand the basic functions and operations of various pile hammers, including diesel, air, hydraulic, friction, lattice, and drop hammers; the posting also separately lists diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop hammers.
Read, understand, and use crane load charts to determine load and radius capabilities.
Have general knowledge of construction rigging, including slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks.
Successfully pass a crane-operations certification test and maintain NCCCO certification.
Pass and maintain a crane-operator medical examination equivalent to a DOT examination, and pass physical examinations prescribed by NCCCO while maintaining currency.
Be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies and evacuate the work area in a timely manner when needed.
Have adequate vision for crane operations, naturally or with corrective lenses.
Be capable of standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for extended periods.
Perform repetitive movements with the feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
Climb vertical ladders to heights of 40–50 feet.
Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
Lift objects alone weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
Adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned work to support ongoing and new marine construction projects.
Assist with unloading and assembling cranes and other hoisting equipment.
Perform basic hook-operator tasks, including swinging rig, raising and lowering the crane boom, and raising and lowering load lines.
Operate hydraulic rubber-tire or track cranes with multiple-part pick-ups or single-line hoists.
Maneuver and position loads safely and smoothly over designated areas.
Use crane load charts to determine load and radius capabilities.
Assist with installing booms and hoisting cables.
Operate equipment on land, docks, and barges.
Safely load and unload equipment or materials between dock and barge.
Clean, grease, oil, and fuel assigned equipment.
Conduct daily crane safety inspections and identify potential equipment problems.
Secure the crane boom on the work barge before moving between work locations and follow safe crane-operation practices.
Coordinate with foremen and other craft workers to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on time.
Participate in safety and environmental initiatives supporting regulatory compliance and company programs.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative or technical duties as assigned, including certification and safety training or procedure review.
Maintain the confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.