Crane Operator

About the role

The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for a Crane Operator. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Responsibilities

• Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials, complete final inspections in accurate and timely manner demonstrating an understanding of how the product fits together.
• Stop, think and ask if design or fabrication results appear to be unusual or not right.
• Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, completes pre-lift/critical lift sheet.
• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Moves the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or clamps as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

Qualifications

• Valid Crane Operator license from an accredited institution for an all-terrain crane.
• Valid Crane Operator physical.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years in crane operation.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be familiar with standard hand signals.
• Taken and passed OSHA equipment operating courses as required.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements mentioned above.

What will put you ahead

• Previous experience working in oil and gas construction.
• Previous experience using computerized control systems.
• NCCCO certification.
• Crawler crane certification.