Crane Operator (2nd Shift)

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard•Philadelphia, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Follow all Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and regulations Safely and proficiently operate cranes and transportation equipment for movements of materials, sections and grand blocks Operating Yard equipment (but not all inclusive) Mobil Cranes () (15mt to 120mt) AT cranes (100mt to 350mt) Gantry cranes (Level luffing and heavy lift) Portal cranes Overhead bridge and magnet cranes SISU transporter Trans lifter system Kirow (lower weight units) Ship mover system Basic rigging High reach Scissor lift Forklifts (light and heavy) Others as describe by supervision and/ or purchase for project specific Must maintain valid PSI/OSHA Certifications Must report deficiencies in equipment Safely and efficiently perform assignments as instructed by management/supervisor on all yard operations Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, shackles, clamping devices, blocks, synthetic slings and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook Gives directions to Overhead Crane Operator/Riggers or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment Use proper hand signals to signal crane operator/riggers and radio communication with crane operator/riggers Visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-along, hooks, and all other rigging gear to ensure that safety is always first Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

Minimum High School or GED Diploma
1 to 3 years' experience with large capacity cranes and heavy transportation equipment
Minimum 3 years structural steel rigging or erecting
Must maintain valid PSI / OSHA certifications
Fundamentals of rigging, basic working knowledge of crane and rigging gear
High Reach Forklift experience
Knowledge of tying knots
Knowledge of proper hand signals to signal crane operator/riggers and radio communication with crane operator/riggers
Knowledge of how to visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-along, hooks, and all other rigging gear to ensure that safety is always first
Must have knowledge of various size wire ropes' breaking strengths

Nice To Haves

NCCO (National Certification of Crane Operators) license preferred
Experience in shipyards, heavy construction, heavy fabrication, waterfront port equipment
Detailed knowledge of industry standards for crane hand signals, verbal protocol, crane alarms and collision systems
Detailed and working knowledge of LMI (load moment indicator) and load charts
Yard map and signage
TWIC Card (preferred)
Ability to lead and instruct activities as described by supervision
Detailed and comprehension knowledge of the following:
Equipment capacities and capabilities
Operating procedures including:
Pre-operational checks
OEM manuals
Basic maintenance of equipment
Limitations of all equipment (such as capacities and warning systems)
Yard nomenclature
Some training may be available to keep educated on new OSHA or other safety guidelines and new industry developments

Responsibilities

Follow all Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and regulations
Safely and proficiently operate cranes and transportation equipment for movements of materials, sections and grand blocks
Operating Yard equipment (but not all inclusive)
Mobil Cranes () (15mt to 120mt)
AT cranes (100mt to 350mt)
Gantry cranes (Level luffing and heavy lift)
Portal cranes
Overhead bridge and magnet cranes
SISU transporter Trans lifter system
Kirow (lower weight units) Ship mover system
Basic rigging
High reach
Scissor lift
Forklifts (light and heavy)
Others as describe by supervision and/ or purchase for project specific
Must maintain valid PSI/OSHA Certifications
Must report deficiencies in equipment
Safely and efficiently perform assignments as instructed by management/supervisor on all yard operations
Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, shackles, clamping devices, blocks, synthetic slings and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps
Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook
Gives directions to Overhead Crane Operator/Riggers or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled
Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment
Use proper hand signals to signal crane operator/riggers and radio communication with crane operator/riggers
Visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-along, hooks, and all other rigging gear to ensure that safety is always first
Performs other related duties as required and assigned