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Crane Operator

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Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Your responsibilities

As Crane Operator you are responsible for operating mobile cranes, crawler cranes, or rough-terrain cranes to safely lift, move, and position loads within the storage yard, laydown areas, warehouses, and port/quayside operational zones of an Oil & Gas project. You work as part of a coordinated lifting team alongside riggers, flagmen, and lifting supervisors, ensuring that all lifting operations meet ADNOC Codes of Practice, LEEA/LOLER standards, port regulations, and approved lifting plans. As Crane Operator you play a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations for materials, equipment, and vessel load-outs/ backloads.

Crane Operation & Lifting Execution

  • Operate cranes to lift, move, position, and place various loads including containers, equipment, skids, pipes, and heavy industrial components.
  • Follow instructions from the Lifting Supervisor, Rigger Foreman, and Flagman during lifting operations.
  • Ensure correct use of crane functions, boom configurations, outriggers, and lifting accessories.
  • Operate cranes in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and site safety procedures.

Pre-Operation Checks & Equipment Inspection

  • Conduct daily pre-use inspections of the crane including brakes, hydraulics, wire ropes, hooks, outriggers, gauges, and safety systems.
  • Report any defects immediately and ensure the crane is isolated until repaired.
  • Verify crane certificates, SWL, load charts, and lifting aids before commencing operations.
  • Ensure cranes are properly set up on stable ground with correct outrigger deployment.

Compliance with Lifting Plans

  • Review and understand lifting plans, load charts, rigging configurations, and lifting sequences.
  • Ensure lifting operations follow approved engineering calculations and load limits.
  • Maintain communication with the lifting team using radio and visual signals.
  • Ensure proper boom angle, radius, and load handling as per the lift plan.

Yard & Port Interface Support

  • Support lifting operations related to:
  • Yard material handling
  • Warehouse loading/unloading
  • Pipe rack operations
  • Heavy equipment mobilization
  • Quayside load-out and backload for vessel operations
  • Assist marine logistics teams during vessel cargo transfers, deck loading, and mobilization activities.

Coordination & Teamwork

  • Work closely with riggers, flagmen, lifting supervisors, logistics personnel, and HSE teams.
  • Communicate clearly and act only on signals from the designated Flagman/Banksman.
  • Maintain situational awareness at all times to prevent accidents and equipment damage.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Complete daily crane logs, pre-use checklists, and operational reports.
  • Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, or equipment defects.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records for crane hours, maintenance, and certifications.

Your profile

Required experience and skills

  • 5–8 years experience operating cranes in Oil & Gas, EPC, marine, or port environments.
  • Experience with heavy lifts, complex lifts, and confined yard operations.
  • Experience working in ports or quayside environments is a strong advantage.
  • Familiarity with ADNOC lifting protocols or Gulf-region industrial operations preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of crane operations, load charts, and rigging principles.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • High awareness of lifting hazards and safety requirements.
  • Ability to operate cranes safely in tight, busy, and high-risk environments.
  • Calm, focused, and precise under pressure.

Required education

  • Certified Crane Operator (for mobile/crawler/RT cranes as applicable).
  • ADNOC-approved or recognized third-party crane operator certification.
  • Rigging and Banksman/Signalman awareness training (preferred).
  • Valid UAE or project-relevant license for crane operation (as required).
  • Basic safety training: H2S, Fire Awareness, First Aid (preferred).

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