Crane Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and crawler cranes for container offloading, heavy lifting, material handling, equipment positioning, and other assigned lifting operations.
• Safely operate cranes in accordance with approved lifting plans, manufacturer\'s operating instructions, load capacities, and established safety procedures.
• Execute lifting and hoisting operations while ensuring proper load positioning, balance, stability, and controlled movement.
• Interpret and apply crane load charts, lifting capacity specifications, boom configurations, and operating radius requirements before commencing lifting activities.
• Assess ground conditions, crane positioning, equipment stability, and surrounding work environments before and during lifting operations.
• Coordinate effectively with riggers, banksmen, signalers, supervisors, and other site personnel to ensure safe and accurate lifting operations.
• Follow approved hand signals and radio communication protocols when executing lifting activities.
• Conduct routine pre-operational inspections and functional checks on cranes, including hydraulic systems, hoisting mechanisms, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, tracks, outriggers, and other critical components.
• Identify and promptly report mechanical defects, equipment malfunctions, unusual noises, hydraulic leakages, and other operational abnormalities.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly communicate maintenance requirements to the relevant technical or engineering personnel.
• Ensure that cranes are properly secured, parked, shut down, and maintained after operations.

Requirements

• 5 -10 years\' proven hands-on experience operating mobile cranes, crawler cranes, or other relevant heavy-duty lifting equipment.
• Relevant technical training or certification in Crane Operation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Valid and applicable Crane Operator Certificate of Competency issued by the relevant Nigerian regulatory authority, in line with the Lifting and Allied Work Equipment (Safety) Regulations, 2018.
• Demonstrable experience operating the specific crane type and lifting capacity being applied for.
• Strong understanding of crane mechanics, hydraulic systems, hoisting mechanisms, load-bearing components, and equipment operating principles.
• Practical knowledge of crane load charts, Safe Working Load (SWL), lifting capacities, boom configurations, load radius, and equipment limitations.

Specific Crane Capacity Requirements

• 75-Ton Crawler Crane Operator
• 100-Ton Crawler Crane Operator
• 150-Ton Crawler Crane Operator
• 250-Ton Crawler Crane Operator.