Ship Crane Operator

Work site environment

• Noisy
• In/on water

Work setting

• Remote location
• Ship
• Marine
• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform routine maintenance work

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Rigging and handling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player