Crane Operator - Rigger

The crane operator-rigger 1st class must have the ability to operate any and all equipment, must also have all appropriate certifications and licenses, and must be an on the job safety person. He/she must comply with all safety procedures and guidelines, and comply with all company issued policies, procedures, rules and regulations. He/she must also have excellent work ethic including excellent attendance, punctually, and the desire to complete designated work in a timely fashion.

Education/Experience

• Must have a Rhode Island license to operate a Lattice Crane.
• Must have a Rhode Island license to operate a Hydraulic Crane.
• Must be able to operate any and all equipment in the yard with little or no supervision.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year supervised training in all Cranes.
• Must be a self starter able to perform a multitude of job duties.
• Must have strong communications skills and be able to explain job status to supervisors and subordinates.
• Must be able to identify and report any and all problems and discrepancies to the appropriate department.
• Must be able to receive verbal and written instructions and perform job duties in budgeted time frames.
• Must learn new techniques and have the ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Must be able to read, write, and implement technical information
• Must be an (On the Job Safety Person), adhere to and promote all environmental, safety and health policies.
• Capable of teaching others the basic fundamentals of rigging.
• Must be able to meet the work schedule.
• Must be able to maintain a clean work environment.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Senesco job hazard analysis.
• Must be physically able to work in all areas of the shipyard.
• Must complete any other task or assignment as directed by a supervisor.

Physical Demands

• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• The employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
• The employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
• The employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
• The employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
• The employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
• The employee must be able to carry tools and or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.

Work Demands

• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.