Tower Crane Operator at Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria

Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN) is a key player in Nigeria's oil and gas and maritime industries, serving as the prime African subsidiary of the global shipbuilding giant, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) of Korea. Established in August 2011, SHIN has a fabrication and integration yard in Lagos.This facility is notable as Africa's first-ever and only Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) integration yard.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tower Crane Operator

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Tower Crane Operator is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling tower crane to lift, move, position, and reposition structural frameworks, heavy equipment, pipes, and bulk materials within a complex oil and gas construction yard or facility site.
• The role demands absolute precision, a strict adherence to international lifting standards, and an uncompromised commitment to safety protocol to prevent accidents in high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities
Safe Lifting Operations:

• Operate tower crane controls safely and efficiently to lift, swing, and lower heavy loads across high-elevation industrial and offshore structures.
• Execute all lifting activities in strict accordance with the approved Lifting Plan and manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain constant and crystal-clear radio communication and hand signals with the Riggers, Banksmen, and Lifting Supervisors on the ground.

Pre-Operational Inspections & Maintenance:

• Conduct mandatory daily and pre-shift inspections of the crane, including cabin controls, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, limit switches, and structural anchors.
• Monitor critical safety instruments such as Load Moment Indicators (LMI), wind speed anemometers, and anti-collision systems.
• Log inspection results daily and immediately isolate (lockout/tagout) and report any mechanical or electrical faults to the maintenance team.

Environmental & Load Monitoring:

• Accurately calculate crane capacities and weight factors before initiating any lift to ensure parameters never exceed safe working loads (SWL).
• Continuously evaluate weather conditions, particularly wind speeds and visibility, and shut down operations immediately if thresholds violate safety limits.

HSE Compliance & Documentation:

• Strictly adhere to site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) rules, Permitted Work systems (PTW), and industrial oil & gas safety codes.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) prior to critical or complex lifts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Incidents: Maintain a 100% accident-free, injury-free, and damage-free lifting record.
• Equipment Uptime: Ensuring routine daily checks prevent unnecessary machine breakdown delays.
• Precision and Speed: Completing planned lifts within the specified construction timeline without compromising safety margins.

Job Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Licensing:

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, Technical School graduate, or equivalent vocational training.
• Certification: Valid, industry-recognized Crane Operator License (e.g., NCCO, CITB, or equivalent local regulatory certificate).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of active experience operating tower cranes, with at least 2–3 years specifically in large-scale oil & gas infrastructure projects or heavy industrial construction sites.

Technical Skills:

• Complete mastery of crane hand signals, rigging configurations, and load chart interpretations.
• Extensive experience reading and working with electronic safety indicators (LMI systems).
• Thorough understanding of structural steel erection, heavy piping installation, and concrete pouring logistics.

Physical & Soft Skills:

• Excellent depth perception, spatial awareness, and manual dexterity.
• Absolute comfort working at extreme heights for prolonged periods.
• Calm under pressure; ability to make sharp, safe judgments during high-risk maneuvers.

Working Conditions:

• This position involves working at high elevations inside a crane cabin.
• The operator will be exposed to varied outdoor weather conditions (heat, wind, rain) typical of heavy industrial zones and marine shipyards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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