Crane Inspector

Akima, LLC•Redstone Arsenal, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, certifies, and performs minor maintenance of overhead cranes and hoists for safe operations. This role is responsible for completing inspection reports, inspecting structural components, operating mechanisms, electrical systems, and safety devices. The inspector also performs minor repairs, load tests, and ensures safe operating practices are followed. Immediate reporting of major concerns, injuries, or accidents to the supervisor or relevant managers is required. The position also involves tracking jobs, hours worked, and vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

Possess three (3) years of experience to perform the duties as inspector.
Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Must have and maintain Crane Inspector and Operator/Rigging Certification through NCCO or equivalent agency.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check w/inquiries (NACI).
Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses/ID/certifications.
Successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
Responsible for completing daily work order log documenting inspections, maintenance, and repair information, to include work performed, materials used, and hours worked on each assigned work order.
Able to safely climb extension and step ladders.
Must be capable of lifting minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Completes inspection reports to provide the proper documentation and record findings.
Inspecting structural components: sheaves, blocks, and hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, operational aids, and safety devices.
Inspects and performs minor repair of the structure, mechanical, electrical, operational and safety items to meet inspection requirements.
Performs load tests as per requirements and documents findings.
Assures safe operating practices and procedures are being used.
Knows and uses the correct hand and voice signals while operating cranes and hoists.
Understands basic rigging procedures and promotes safety.
Possess the physical ability to safely operate overhead cranes and hoists.
Immediately reports all major concerns or findings to the Supervisor, or Facility Manager in writing.
Seeks and follows advice from company structural engineer whenever concerns outside training arrive.
Reports all injuries or potential accidents to the company Safety Manager.
Formally request professional guidance from the structural engineer when structural concerns are located and appear to be above the crane inspector certification knowledge and training.
Performing inspection and load testing of cranes and hoists and completing a comprehensive report for each.
Lock and tag-out device that fails the annual inspection.
Working harmoniously with fellow workers and government employees.
Accurately tracks jobs, hours worked, and timecard coding for all task performed.
Vehicle inspection, maintenance log, fuel and immediately reporting all damage or accidents.
Accountable for accomplishing assigned duties in accordance with this job description and as assigned by supervisor. Accountable to assigned supervisor. This position has the authority to accomplish the duties described herein in accordance with Corporate Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable Army regulatory requirements.