Crane Operator at Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD)

Pacific Drilling is a growing offshore drilling company that provides global ultra-deep water drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry through the use of high-specification drill-ships. Our corporate offices are located in Houston, Texas, with offices in Brazil, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea.

We have one of the newest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. Our vessels are all state-of-the-art, high-specification units, which benefit from a proven design and highly developed construction techniques.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Crane Operator

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department / Location: Operations / Offshore

Job Description

• Crane Operators are responsible for all crane and lifting operations aboard the ship and the conduct of these operations in accordance with Pacific Drilling company policies and procedures. This includes the supervision of all roustabouts and ensuring that all deck operations proceed in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Scope

• Crane Operators are responsible for the safe and orderly operation of all cranes and lifting gear aboard the ship at the immediate discretion of the Deck Pusher(s) and Tool Pusher(s). This includes keen oversight of all crane and boat operations, stowage of deck cargo, bulk material transfers, organization of drilling equipment, maintenance on all cranes and lifting gear, and adequate housekeeping in all related spaces.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Manager/Supervisor – Deck Pusher

Supervisory Relationships

• The Crane Operator serves as the immediate supervisor for all Roustabouts.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Comply with Pacific Drilling Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and applicable process documentation.
• 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 about the rig.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the crane (s) and supervising all roustabouts
• Ensure Drill Floor and other departments about the rig receive the equipment necessary for its efficient operation
• Conduct all lifting and deck operations in accordance with Pacific standards and procedures
• Inspect crane structure and boom and wires for damage before each use, also conduct functional checks of crane safety devices. (i.e. gauges, indicators, limit switches, cables, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems in cranes).
• Ensure that all items to being lifted are provided with appropriate lifting points and are correctly rigged with certified gear (i.e. slings, straps, shackles, wire ropes, etc). Subsequently ensure lifted loads are clear of obstructions, balanced, and properly controlled with tag lines.
• Provide Roustabouts with relevant instructions for current and forthcoming operations.
• Notify the Deck Pusher and Bridge personal prior to moving gantry crane(s), lifting or transferring heavy equipment, or moving other materials that may affect the rig’s stability.
• Carry out Preventive Maintenance tasks on the cranes and other related components or equipment. Maintain detailed log of all maintenance records
• Oversee housekeeping on pipe deck, main deck, and all spaces related to deck and cargo operations.
• Dutifully report any unsafe practices, any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situation with cranes and lifting operations to supervisor
• Completion of all mandatory training and certification requirements for Crane Operator as described in Pacific Drilling Offshore Training Matrix

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience as offshore crane operator on a floating unit.
• NOV knuckle boom crane experience.

Work Environment:

• Offshore rotating 28/28.
• Day or night shift from 12.00 to 12.00 under normal circumstances.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidate should:
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