Crane Operator (Rotational Schedule)- Prudhoe Bay, AK

Worley

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Purpose:This is a temporary position with an expected duration of approximately 3 months. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.Operate various crane equipment consisting of cherry pickers, truck cranes, crawler cranes, boom trucks. Types of cranes include, but are not limited to, Manitowoc, Link Belt, Grove and National.The position is located on the North Slope and requires a rotational work schedule. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not provided; however, transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided. Room and meals are provided while in Prudhoe Bay.Essential Job Functions:
  • Operate various crane equipment consisting of boom trucks, rough terrain cranes, truck cranes, crawler cranes, derricks and side booms; types of cranes include, but are not limited to, Manitowoc, Link Belt, Grove, etc.
  • Ensure all lifting equipment is inspected and in compliance with OSHA & Hilcorp Policy.
  • Develop and coordinate lifts with area authority and foreman.
  • Pre-check and inspect all equipment before operation, which includes checking the oil, fuel, general and visual inspection of the entire chassis (depending on the type of each equipment being operated) windshield, all mirrors, blade, tracks, wheel rims, thumping each tire and lug nuts, oil levels within wheel wells, and checking (while in operation) all moving parts such as handles, levers, and steering wheels.
  • Check equipment operation log to see when vehicle was last maintained, such as oil change and lube jobs and make pre-operation notations in it pertaining to operating the designated piece of equipment that day.
  • Notify foremen of recognized faulty equipment and red-tag it so that it will be unsafe to operate, until it is repaired and declared safe to operate by the mechanic and inspected by the foremen
  • Attend training sessions and toolbox equipment/safety meetings required by organization.
  • Ensure that crane has daily, monthly and annual certifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of computerized components in various kinds of machinery.
  • Knowledge of the functional operation, purpose, capabilities and limitations of any piece of equipment qualified to operate.
  • Knowledge of safe equipment operations and maintenance of equipment.
  • Skills in operating at least one of the following: boom trucks, rough terrain cranes, pedestal cranes, truck cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, derricks and side booms.
  • Ability to read and understand job descriptions, safety/technical manuals, procedures, permits, JSA’s (Job Safety.
  • Analysis), PTSP cards (Pre- Task Safety Plan), safety/warning signs and demonstrate competency, either oral or written, as required. Must display sufficient oral communication skills to be able to give and receive emergency instructions, oral safety warnings, instructions, and task assignments.
  • Ability to read and understand the results and what each gauge signifies on each piece of equipment being operated.
  • Ability to read, interpret or use capacity charts, rigging diagrams, common hand signals, grade stakes or other applicable drawings.
  • Ability to demonstrate the safe accessories within the range of each piece of equipment operated.
  • Ability to follow all company, client, safety and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as they relate to this position and the work duties being performed.
Physical Demand/Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:
  • Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and high ranges, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.
  • Must stand throughout evaluation.
  • Aerobic capacity evaluation via 3 Minute step test.
  • Sit and reach and range of motion evaluations.
  • Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.
  • Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.
  • Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.
  • Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.
  • Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.
  • Kneel 60 seconds, stand, kneel 60 seconds, stand.
  • Squat 60 seconds.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.Qualifications
  • NCCCO certification.
  • Valid Class A CDL and the ability to be covered by Worley auto insurer.
  • Two (2) year experience operating at least one of the following: boom trucks, rough terrain cranes, pedestal cranes, truck cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, derricks and side booms.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC certification training if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hazmat endorsements preferred.
  • Three (3) years of lattice boom crane experience.
  • Petrochemical, oilfield or arctic experience.
  • Five (5) years experience in operating various types of cranes under multi-weather conditions.
  • One (1) year experience in or knowledge of the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Alpine oilfields.

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