Certified Crane Operator

About the role

This position is accountable for supporting field operations at marine construction sites for Orion Marine Construction. Incumbents are responsible for the operation of cranes and other hoisting equipment in the construction or repair phase of marine projects. Typically, they will work closely with the Construction Foreman, Yard Foreman, Project Superintendent, Area Manager of Equipment, Welders, Boat Captain, Laborers, Helpers and other skilled or semi-skilled crafts persons.

Responsibilities

Works as assigned by the Construction Foreman or Yard Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.

• Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in marine construction activities.
• Utilizes basic skills as a hook operator in swinging rig, raising, and lowering crane boom, raising and lowering load lines on the crane.
• Operates a hydraulic rubber tire or track crane equipped with a multiple part pick-up or single line hoist suspended from a boom by a cable.
• Maneuvers and positions load over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Moves hand levers and depresses pedals to rotate chassis over lift load points.
• Utilizes load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of the crane.
• Assists in the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting equipment.
• Operates equipment on land, dock or mounted to barge (vessel).
• Assumes responsibility for loading and unloading from dock to barge safely.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily safety inspection of crane and recognizes possible problem areas such as worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, etc.
• Ensures that crane boom is properly secured upon the work barge prior to moving from one work location to another and otherwise demonstrates safe work practices in all aspects of crane operation.
• Works closely with Construction Foreman, Yard Foreman, Welders, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Requirements

Certification by the NCCCO or accredited agency and a minimum of two (2) years crane operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary crane operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required.

• Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers – diesel, air, hydraulic, friction, lattice and drop hammers.
• Be able to read, understand and use crane load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of cranes.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging – use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.
• Be capable of successfully passing a crane operations certification test.
• Pass and maintain a crane operator medical exam (DOT equivalent).
• Maintain NCCCO certification.

Qualifications

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.

• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• Visually seeing crane operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses).
• Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40’-50’.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working at elevated heights.
• Lifting objects alone up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Passing physical examinations as prescribed by NCCCO and maintain currency.