NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

Orion has an immediate opening for a Crane Operator, in Houston, TX. This position is accountable for supporting field operations at marine project locations for Orion Marine Construction Gulf Coast. Incumbents are responsible for the operation of cranes and other hoisting equipment in the construction or repair of marine terminals and dock facilities. Typically, they will work closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Welders, Boat Captain, Laborers and other skilled or semi‑skilled crafts persons.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all‑important foundation of Integrity
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• Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman to ensure the successful completion of ongoing or new marine construction projects.
• Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in marine construction activities.
• Utilizes basic skills as a hook operator in swinging rig, raising, and lowering crane boom, raising and lowering load lines on the crane.
• Operates a hydraulic rubber tire or track crane equipped with a multiple part pick‑up or single line hoist suspended from a boom by a cable.
• Maneuvers and positions loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Moves hand levers and depresses pedals to rotate chassis over lift load points.
• Utilizes load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of the crane.
• Assists in the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily safety inspection of crane and recognizes possible problem areas such as worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, etc.
• Ensures that crane boom is properly secured upon the work barge prior to moving from one work location to another and otherwise demonstrates safe work practices in all aspects of crane operation.
• Works closely with Barge Foreman, Welders, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

A minimum of two (2) years crane operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary crane operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required. The incumbent must:

• Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers – diesel, air, hydraulic and drop hammers.
• Be able to read, understand and use crane load charts to determine load and radius capabilities of cranes.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging – use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi‑part load blocks, etc.
• Be capable of successfully passing a crane operations certification test.

The Company expects and…