Master Mobile Crane Operator

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Under general supervision, assists in providing operational and technical advice and guidance for the designated mobile crane support group at assigned sites.

• Assist in the development and training of employees in mobile crane operations.
• Assist in the planning and preparation for scheduled jobs.
• Assist site management by actively participating in the Company’s safety programs, including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOP’s, Near Miss Reporting, Metals and other programs determined by management.
• Assist management in complying with policies and procedures and environmental compliance.
• Understand cost control and assist in the development of department operating maintenance and capital budgets.
• Participate in the mentoring process for all new Mobile Crane Operators and Apprentices.
• Serve as a member on the selection panel for Certified/Master Mobile Crane Operators.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Journeyman Maintenance Technician/Mobile Crane Operator – Completion of an Apprenticeship Program, or a two‑year Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in the mechanical field or equivalent, and four years of experience in a related Industrial Maintenance/Construction mechanical Mobile Crane Operator field. Candidate must have a minimum of four‑year journeyman/mobile crane operator experience or equivalent work experience with large mobile cranes (150‑ton and greater capacity).
  
  Selected candidate shall pass the written exam (Certified Crane Operator certification) and the Panel Interview and Hands‑on test.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• Candidate shall pass the Hands‑on test.
• Completed DDI and TEAMS training or equivalent.
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Extensive experience in rigging procedures, cable re‑ealing and crane load testing.
• Extensive experience with mobile crane preventive maintenance practices and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of cable re‑ealing and crane load testing.
• Knowledge of mobile crane preventive maintenance practices and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of rigging procedures.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic equipment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and advanced computer skills.
• Skill in working under minimal direction and perform overtime as required.
• Ability to pass an annual physical (including color recognition and depth perception).
• Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting and repair in English.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime at a 24 h/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year operation.
• Possess a good safety and attendance record.
• Ability to show up to work as required and on time.
• Must be eligible for transfer/promotion as per the Guiding Principles (internal candidates).

• This is a safety‑sensitive role.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation.
• Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical…