Certified Crane Operator

Orion Innovation • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Orion Marine Construction is hiring an experienced Crane Operator for the BMCL Freeport Harbor Bulk Terminal Project in Freeport, Grand Bahama. This is a Tampa-based position with a temporary Bahamas assignment. After the project, the employee is expected to return to a Tampa-area assignment, subject to available work and business needs.

Requirements

• Current CCO Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) certification
• At least two years of crane-operating experience on land and barges
• Documented drilling, drilled-shaft, casing, auger, or marine foundation experience
• Experience reading load charts and working with construction rigging
• Knowledge of diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop pile hammers
• Current, valid U.S. passport required for travel to and from The Bahamas
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to meet all Company and project requirements for working in The Bahamas
• Ability to pass required crane evaluations, physical examinations, drug screening, background screening, and safety training

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating Manitowoc, Liebherr, Link-Belt, Kobelco, Terex, or similar crawler cranes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lattice boom crawler cranes from land, barges, and marine structures.
• Support drilling and marine foundation operations.
• Handle and position casing, drill tooling, augers, leads, pile hammers, templates, and heavy materials.
• Read and apply crane load charts.
• Inspect cranes, rigging, cables, load blocks, and operating systems.
• Assist with crane assembly, maintenance, greasing, oiling, and fueling.
• Work closely with Drillers, Barge Foremen, Signal Persons, Riggers, Welders, and Laborers.
• Stop work immediately whenever conditions become unsafe.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours
• Overseas incentive: 15% (10% paid while working on the project, remaining 5% paid after successful completion, subject to approved Project Terms)
• Per diem: $2,800 per month for meals and incidental expenses
• Company-paid travel at the beginning and end of the assignment
• One additional round-trip ticket for every two months worked
• Eight hours of travel pay each way
• Expected return to Tampa-area operations following the project
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed