Crane Operator

About This Role

Operating cranes for BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk is the core of this role. The selected candidate will be responsible for setting up cranes, assisting with critical lifts, and ensuring safe and efficient rigging operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up cranes for traveling, conduct daily PM’s, read and understand load charts
• Plan and assist with critical lifts
• Set up crane for heavy lift, plan, specify and position rigging equipment for accomplishing work in a safe and efficient manner
• Spot pad eyes in engine room for removing equipment
• Read and interpret job specifications
• Work with minimum supervision
• May be assigned miscellaneous tasks outside craft as required

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Must be able to operate cranes with friction controls
• Must be able to operate Hydraulic and Electrical cranes
• Must be able to operate cranes up to 140' off the ground
• Must be able to pass NACB third party certification course
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must demonstrate Knowledge of and use of hand signals for cranes
• Must have a familiarity with American gantry 90 & 150 ton, American 8460 and 5660
• Must exhibit the ability to identify all cab controls (upper and lower), instruments, including warning devices. Set up crane for traveling conduct daily PM’s, read and understand load chart, hand signals. Position crane over cribbing, using outriggers and leveling to make a pick. The use of personnel Baskets and required safety precautions
• Must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards
• Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards

Nice to have:

• Hydraulic Truck Crane or Rough Terrain Crane experience
• Experience with Shipyard type Portal Cranes
• NCCCO Certification for Mobile cranes

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Opportunity to participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards