The Crane Operator is responsible for operating mobile cranes, crawler cranes, or rough-terrain cranes to safely lift, move, and position loads within the storage yard, laydown areas, warehouses, and port/quayside operational zones of an Oil & Gas project.
The role works as part of a coordinated lifting team alongside riggers, flagmen, and lifting supervisors, ensuring that all lifting operations meet ADNOC Codes of Practice, LEEA/LOLER standards, port regulations, and approved lifting plans.
The Crane Operator plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations for materials, equipment, and vessel load-outs/ backloads.
Required experience and skills- 5–8 years experience operating cranes in Oil & Gas, EPC, marine, or port environments.
- Experience with heavy lifts, complex lifts, and confined yard operations.
- Experience working in ports or quayside environments is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with ADNOC lifting protocols or Gulf-region industrial operations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of crane operations, load charts, and rigging principles.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- High awareness of lifting hazards and safety requirements.
- Ability to operate cranes safely in tight, busy, and high-risk environments.
- Calm, focused, and precise under pressure.
Required education- Certified Crane Operator (for mobile/crawler/RT cranes as applicable).
- ADNOC-approved or recognized third-party crane operator certification.
- Rigging and Banksman/Signalman awareness training (preferred).
- Valid UAE or project-relevant license for crane operation (as required).
- Basic safety training: H2S, Fire Awareness, First Aid (preferred).
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