Crane Operator

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crane Operator is responsible for technically proficient and safe operation of cranes and related equipment. This role involves completing daily work assignments, ensuring quality, and actively participating in maintaining a safe work environment. The operator must be willing to work any shift, maintain site cleanliness, and select appropriate lifting gear for safe and efficient operation. They will also participate in training, perform daily pre-operational inspections of machinery, and may be assigned tasks outside normal craft requirements. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, resolve minor problems, and apply practices that satisfy regulatory and industry guidelines.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum work experience as an overhead crane operator in a shipyard environment or similar industry.
• Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L’s.
• Must meet all the physical requirements specified by ASME B30.2.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of equipment used in crane/rigging operations, including slings, shackles, clamps, chain hoists, load cells, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize load charts.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals.
• Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment [PPE] as per OSHA standards.
• Must be able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to make use of required tools and equipment in a safely appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged intervals of time.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Ability to achieve full arm extension while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side, and reaching down.
• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SPMT is a plus.
• Experience in operating RT/truck cranes.
• Certification as an RT/truck crane operator.
• Experience as a bull rigger.
• Familiarity with load/tension testing processes.
• Experience in programming, configuration, and operation of SPMTs.

Responsibilities

• Technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe equipment operation.
• Completion of daily work assignments including work completion and quality sign-offs.
• Actively participate in the continuous development of a safe work environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
• Select and attach proper lifting gear for safe and efficient crane operation.
• Participate in continuous practical training of less experienced fellow craftsmen.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and forklifts, identifying maintenance needs.
• Apply practices that satisfy regulatory requirements and/or industry wide established guidelines.
• Identify and resolve small problems which arise while carrying out day-to-day tasks.

What This Job Offers

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