Our client has a vacancy for a Crane Operator Mechanic based offshore.

As Crane Operator Mechanic your main responsibilities will be to:

• Ensure Crane integrity is maintained to current legislative, corporate and manufacturers recommendations


• Ensure Crane availability is attained to client specification


• Carry out planned maintenance routines ensuring spares & resources are planned and organised in a timely manner


• All maintenance to be carried out in a safe manner in accordance with the Duty Holders safe systems of work


• Report all incidents and near misses immediately to Company and Installation Management


• Completion of mechanics daily log, trip reports and enter data into maintenance management system


• Understand the management of change process to be able to identify and initiate change managements events


• Undertake Emergency Response duties as required


• Ensure all waste is disposed of in accordance with ISO 14001 guidance


• Ensure a safe and comprehensive shift handover is conducted and recorded


• Operate Crane for installation and vessel lifts within crane design envelope, taking into consideration prevailing weather and sea states and current load


• Ensure constant clear and effective communication with deck crew and vessel crew


• Complete Pre-Use Checklists before commencing each shift


• Ensure Good Housekeeping within Crane Cabin and machinery


• Coach and develop new staff members in safe operations of offshore cranes


• Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported to Company and the Installation Management immediately

Qualifications and experience required:

• Long Range Radio Certificate


• A recognised apprenticeship or mechanical qualification


• Stage III Crane Operator Certificate


• Subsequent Stage III assessment at 2 year intervals


• Knowledge of Hydraulic closed and open loop systems


• Extensive offshore experience


• Experience in a lifting equipment environment


• Banksman Slinger Certificate


• Basic Rigging

This is a permanent position.

The salary for this position is approx. 51k p/annum.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 65930.

Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment.