Crawler Crane Operator (2ND SHIFT)

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.

Role and Responsibilities

This position is accountable for supporting field operations at assigned project location. Employees operate a variety of friction or hydraulic lattice boom cranes ranging from 50 ton to 150 ton in the construction or repair of barges, boats, and / or ferries. Works as assigned by the Project Manager and / or Barge Repair Supervisor(s) to assist the project team in ensuring timely and successful completion of Barge Repair project. Typically, they will work closely with Welders, Laborers, and / or other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Night Shift will train during the day shift for the first few weeks.

Must be available for overtime and weekends

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates assigned heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Maneuvers and positions loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Utilizes load charts to ensure lifts are performed within the determined load and radius capabilities of the crane.
• Assists in the assembly and disassembly of the crane installation of boom and hoisting cables on the crane.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily equipment inspection of crane and recognizes possible problem areas such as worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, etc.; Advises Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Ensures that crane 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.
• Ensures the crane has adequate ground bearing capacity to ensure the stability of the crane throughout lifting activities.
• Is responsible for all rigging and the method in which loads are rigged.
• Works closely with site management and workers to complete projects in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Performs crane operator duties and rigging functions associated with lifting operations.
• Makes precise load placements where exact movements are necessary to position the load accurately and safely under complex and adverse conditions.
• Works with and assists crew in excavation activities which may include hoisting material, tools, equipment, and / or any related work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State / Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for employee’s own personal safety, as well as the safety of all co-workers and any others employee encounters.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed; Alerts Foreman, Safety Officer, or Human Resources to observed safety issues.
• This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The employee must :

Preferred Skills

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The individual must properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being conducted.

In addition, Crane Operators must also be capable of :

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