Crane Operator at Pacific Drilling Nigeria

Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD) - With our best-in-class drillships and highly experienced team, Pacific Drilling is a fast-growing company committed to becoming the industry'preferred ultra-deepwater drilling contractor. Since initiating construction of our first four rigs in 2008, Pacific Drilling has grown into a successful, premium drilling contractor with more than 1,500 employees and contracts with the highest-quality clients in the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Crane Operator

Location: Lagos
Job Segment: Hydraulics, Electrical, Engineering

Job Description

• The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary

• 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.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum two years’ experience as offshore crane operator on a floating unit.
• NOV knuckle boom crane experience.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country - resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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