Summary
Arabian Machinery & Heavy Equipment Company is hiring a Crane Operator in Dammam. The role involves operating cranes, configuring equipment for lifts, and moving loads while following load limits and site safety requirements. Duties also include inspections, routine and preventive maintenance, completing checklists and timesheets, and reporting equipment issues. The operator must follow HSE procedures and stop any operation considered unsafe.
The posting
As published on amhec.com.sa. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
The main purpose of the Operator, Crane position is to operate mobilized cranes in a safe and effective manner in order to deliver upon client requirements and minimize the risk of property damage, injury, or loss of life.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely operate different types of cranes, adhering to operational guidelines and safety protocols.
- Perform daily maintenance checks and routine inspections on cranes to ensure functionality and safety, reporting any malfunctions or needs for repair.
- Accurately lift, move, and place materials and structures as directed, ensuring stability and load limits are adhered to.
- Comply with all workplace safety regulations and standards specific to crane operations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintaining clear and effective communication, especially during lifting operations.
- Sign-off on the Equipment Checklist along with Operations representative, prior to mobilization, as an acknowledgement of receiving in good condition prior to project execution.
- Check working condition of the mobilized crane and all accessories, daily prior to utilization.
- Perform safety and maintenance checks as per the equipment guidelines.
- Document daily inspection, safety and maintenance checks in format provided by Coordinator – Operations.
- Complete operation time sheets (of AMHEC and client), daily, in an ethical and diligent manner and obtain approval from the authorized client representative.
- Coordinate with the Coordinator – Operations and Time Coordinator to submit time sheets, immediately, upon project completion.
- Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by the equipment operation guidelines.
- Perform preventative maintenance of the equipment or escalate any adverse issues to the AMHEC Coordinators and/or Supervisors.
- Monitor the crane’s usage hours and notify the AMHEC Coordinators and/or Supervisors for periodic maintenance procedures.
- Assemble, set up accessories and rig the crane as per the equipment operation guidelines.
- Select (from the range diagram) the best boom, jib, and crane configuration to suit the load, site, and lift conditions.
- Determine the number of parts of hoist line required.
- Understand, memorize, and follow crane load charts for safe lifting at Yard, client, or rig sites.
- Monitor site conditions which could affect the crane operation and must refuse (using the stop card) any crane operation which is unsafe or could damage the equipment and accessories.
- Operate the crane according to verbal or written instructions from authorized representatives from the client or at rig site.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Adequately secure and shut down the crane and its accessories, if unattended and, at closure of daily operations.
- Consider all factors that might reduce crane lift capacity and adjust the load weight to counter such factors including weather and ground conditions.
- Follow safety guidelines at client and rig sites and must always be in personal protective equipment when in duty.
- Inform the Coordinator – Operations of any problems, maintenance, or necessary repairs to the crane and complete the basic requirements in the Work Order form.
- Sign-off on the Equipment Checklist along with Operations representative, Quality Control Supervisor prior to demobilization and at the time of arrival at AMHEC’s Yard, as an acknowledgement.
- Receive any complaints about operations and quality of service from the client and report the same to the Coordinator – Operations in a timely manner.
- Maintain decorum and respond to AMHEC and all client representatives in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Participate in all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and operator training organized by HSE department.
- Monitor the fuel usage.
- Adhere to all employee and process level policies and procedures as per the approved Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Operations manual.
- Provide feedback to the Coordinator – Operations, as required.
- Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by his/her direct manager.