Crane Operator

REPORTS TO:

Crane and Rigging Manager SUPERVISES: N/AAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe equipment operation

Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality

Actively participate in the continuous development of a work environment that is within parameters of industry accepted safety mandated priorities.

Must be willing to work any shift

Must maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites

Must be able select and attach to load proper lifting gear required to safely and efficiently perform duties of crane operation

Participate in continuous practical training of less experienced fellow craftsmen

May be assigned tasks that are outside the normal craft requirements

Must demonstrate the ability to apply practices that satisfy regulatory requirements and/or industry wide established guidelines to carry out instructions or directions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Also will be expected to be able to identify and then resolve small problems which arise while carrying out day-to-day tasks

Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and forklifts, identifying maintenance needs.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE /

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with SPMT is a plus 3 years minimum work experience as an overhead crane operator in a shipyard environment or similar industry Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L’s Must meet all the physical requirements specified by ASME B30.2 Ability to follow specific instructions and work with limited supervision Must possess a thorough knowledge of equipment used in crane/rigging operations.

To include, but not limited to, slings, shackles, clamps, chain hoists, load cells, etc. Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize load charts Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment [PPE] as per OSHA standards Must be able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations PREFERENCES:
Experience in operating RT/truck cranes Certification as an RT/truck crane operator Experience as a bull rigger Familiarity with load/tension testing processes Experience in programming, configuration, and operation of SPMTsTOOLS:
Will be expected to acquire basic tools on a list to be provided by the Crane/Rigging Manager DIRECTION EXERCISED: N/ADISCRETION EXERCISED: N/ALIAISES WITH:
Production Department Supervisors and Foremen, Health, Safety and Environmental representatives ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to satisfy in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is…