Assistant Crane Operator
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Duties
- & Responsibilities (shall include but not be limited to):
- Ensure lifting equipment is checked before use and fit for purpose, and that current color code I.D. and SWL is clearly marked; follow lifting equipment quarantine procedures.
- Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly crane checks and maintenance as per planned maintenance system and manufacturer s recommendations; report any defects immediately.
- Report any damage or incidents that occur to the crane or structure during lifting operations immediately to the Barge Engineer.
- Ensure all lifting and rigging operations, supply boat and deck lifts are controlled and carried out safely.
- Perform all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right the first time, every time, and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.
- Comply with company s Code of Conduct.
- Take active role with well control drills, if required.
- Ensure authorized lift plans, risk assessments and procedures are in place prior to lifts, and that crane operations are carried out within the operational parameters.
- Actively work alongside the deck crew.
- Assist planning work for deck crew before work commences and include relevant personnel in the planning process.
- Contribute to the effective execution of mechanical lifting operations.
- Operate cranes in accordance with Company procedures, agreed plans and manufacturers recommendations.
- Ensure cranes and all associated lifting equipment are used in accordance with manufacturers specifications and lifting operations manual.
- Monitor and maintain rigging loft, if applicable.
- Assist with the maintenance and servicing of cranes, associated components and lifting equipment in accordance with plans, procedures, and maintenance schedules.
- Show active participation in Hazard Management and Stop Work activities.
- Effectively contribute to Management of Change and Non-Conformance Management through compliance with Change and Non-Conformance Procedures.
- Actively participate in all safety meetings and contribute with relevant points.
- Prepare handover reports for supervisor and relief, and advise the latter verbally of current, past, and impending operations.
- Assist with audits and follow up on outstanding audit points to bring them to completion.
- Review Company documentation with crew members as required.
- Participate in document revisions as required.
- Assist in the management of the mentoring process in accordance with the Mentoring Program.
- Conduct formal and informal performance appraisals, which include measuring performance.
- Demonstrate leadership through personal responsibility and accountability.
- Participate in Competence program.
- Assist and supervise in accordance with supervisory roles and responsibilities.
- Liaise with supply vessel staff.
- Shows commitment to ARO safety culture through personal behavior and willingness to influence others.
- Participates in rig safety meetings and other rig safety programs.
- Under the direction of the Crane Operator inspects and trains personnel to inspect rig safety apparatus and equipment for meeting company and industry regulations.
- Follows company s control of work process.
- Assures that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and are correctly rigged.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new Roustabouts regarding helicopter safety, high noise area safety, safety appliance use, lifeboat assignment, general alarm, etc.
- Performs tasks assigned by Crane Operator during rig moving procedures.
- Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with the company Permit to Work system.
- Assist in corporate and regulatory inspections as required.
- Responsible for creating an environment in which open communications concerning safety issues can occur at the appropriate levels in the organization for appropriate action and resolution.
- Assists in maintaining up to date Crane record books.
- Assists in training Roustabouts regarding proper methods of rigging loads to be hoisted or moved and proper lifting techniques for carrying load by hand with emphasis on personal safety.
- Responsible to keep up with training requirements for position and submit training request in time to keep all certification current.
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