Vessel Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities

• Observe the load hookup and determine the safety of the load
• Manipulate or depress crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signaled instructions
• Operate the main and deck cranes within the designed (SWL) loads in accordance with the de-rating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions.
• Operate the assigned crane.
• Ensure that the safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to.
• Check the status of the machine in general, the mechanical conditions, the certifications, and the instrumentation.
• Check before every lift that the weights are within the capacity limits of the crane and that will be present all the conditions to implement the lifting (correct rigging, acceptable weather conditions, lift area free of people).
• Report any malfunction immediately.
• Liaise with the bridge when making any lift that could affect the vessel's stability.
• Ensure that only marked, certified, and suitable lifting appliances are used and available for lifting purposes.
• Conduct daily inspection of the crane cable and the condition of the crane.
• Liaise with the Chief Mate on crane maintenance and performance in order to ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance are carried out properly.
• Inspect the cranes weekly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
• Shall assist as directed by the Chief Mate in the maintenance, inventory, inspection, and record-keeping of lifting gear and loose lifting gear.
• Shall work with the Chief Mate for preventative maintenance, repair, and parts for all cranes.
• Shall assist on deck as required and directed by the Chief Mate and/or Master.
• Shall fill out & maintain required checklists and documentation. The Crane Operator(s) are required to maintain a logbook of each crane that includes hours, faults, breakages, repairs, etc
• Before any operations begin, ensure and determine if a lifting plan is required by company or client requirements and specific job requirements.
• The Crane Operator(s) is responsible for the overall cleanliness, preservation, and painting of the cranes.
• The Crane Operator(s) will work under the Chief Mate in regards to the cleaning and painting of cranes.
• The Crane Operator(s) will keep the Bridge Department informed of adequate inventories of consumables and supplies required to perform their routines.
• The Crane Operator(s) will provide part numbers, quantity, description, and the type of crane the part is used on, etc. to the Chief Mate so parts can be ordered appropriately.
• The Crane Operator(s) leaving the ship shall prepare handover notes in as much detail as possible for the joining Crane Operator(s) at each crew change.
• Collect and document daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance for the crane.
• Keep all certifications for application up to date.
• Log all maintenance and keep it available for annual inspection and 5-year inspection.
• Support and work with people doing repair/maintenance/ pre-maintenance on cranes onboard.
• Know how to go into Emergency mode and operate the crane if applicable to the crane.
• Have load charts available for different operations for the crane being operated.
• For other items not specifically listed, the Chief Mate will assist the Crane Operator (s) as dictated by the vessels/clients' needs.

Marine Functions

• Adhere to and comply with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard, and environmental regulations
• This position requires working 7 days a week on a rotating schedule, with shifts lasting at least 12 hours within each 24-hour period. Occasionally, shifts may extend, but will not exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Cleans, paints, and does general housekeeping on the vessel
• Responsible for handling lines for the mooring of the vessel
• Stands watch for obstructions in the path of the vessel
• Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
• Paints and chips rust on the deck or superstructure, splices and repairs cable and ropes using hand tools
• Sweeps and mops vessel's interior
• May be concerned with only one phase of duties, as maintenance of the ship's gear and decks or watch duties
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations
• Provide and/or assist with training
• Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on board the vessel
• Performs any duty that may be required as part of training
• Collects dumps and cleans garbage. Empties color-coded receptacles for segregated garbage to the appropriate storage or processing location
• Operators are required to know their assigned duties according to the station bill and muster stations.
• The Crane Operator(s) shall have appropriate knowledge regarding regulatory requirements and the Safety Management System (SMS) the vessel is operating under and be familiar with the vessel's emergency procedures

Emergency Response Functions

• Safety Sensitive Duties: Include but are not limited to: directing and mustering passengers in emergencies, passing out lifejackets, controlling and operating lifesaving equipment, controlling and operating firefighting equipment
• Safety Sensitive Position: This is any position aboard a vessel that requires the person filling that position to perform one or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis. Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S. Coast Guard drug & alcohol testing. All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions as well.
• Ensures first aid is provided to victims
• Firefighting and damage control
• Assist on deck for a man overboard crisis
• Directed by the Master/Mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of an emergency

Security Functions

• Designated Security Duties

HSE Responsibilities

• Document and notify the supervisor immediately of any accidents/illnesses/vessel incidents/near misses/etc.
• Participate and supervise the company's safety programs (i.e., Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.)
• Utilize "Stop Work Authority" if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage, or company reputation is at risk
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE
• Performs all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the worksite
• Ensure compliance with the Company Quality and HSE Policies, goals, and the customer requirements, as well as regulatory and legal

Supervisory Functions

• Responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel aboard the vessel
• Provide on-the-job training
• Ensures that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel, and vessel crew members
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned

Environment of Work

• Vessel Crane Operators often work in unprotected waters in areas inaccessible to immediate, definitive medical care.
• Vessel Crane Operators are often housed on a vessel and are subject to close quarters.

Physical Demands

• Required to be able to read and write in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation, and be able to communicate effectively
• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, and reaching to full range from above head to the floor
• Required to be able to utilize good dexterity and frequently use one or two hands throughout the work period
• Required good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for extended time frames, walk for prolonged periods, handle various tools, climb ladders, and climb stairwells
• Subject to adverse weather conditions, including rough seas, cold, wet, elevated temperatures, and humid conditions
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 pounds from floor to waist
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 pounds from floor to shoulder
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 pounds from floor to head
• Required to demonstrate 90 pounds of grip strength in dominate hand and 80 pounds in non-dominate hand
• Required to demonstrate physical demand requirements during initial pre-employment physical and required annual physicals.
• Able to repeatedly walk the length of the vessel
• Subject to ultraviolet light, electrical hazards, vibration, noise, and a variety of other physical conditions, such as the proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at heights greater than 6 ft.

Requirements:

• Offshore Crane Operator Certificate (COC)
  • Crane operators will be designated based on who has appropriate offshore experience and training, which must comprise of minimum number of classroom sessions and hands-on training, which will cover lubricating points, adjustments, principles of crane operators, load charts, hand signals, and inspections. Training should include use of fire extinguishers.
  • Maintain refresher training per COC requirements i.e. 4 year interval
  • Minimum medical requirements met as per API 2D physical requirements, i.e 4 4-year interval
• Basic Safety Training
• Sea Services Certificate
• T- BOSIET (if present)
• Minimum 2 years of offshore experience
• Must be of ethical in character, with good leadership & communication skills

Crane Operator Classifications
All Edison Chouest employees with little or no experience operating a crane must receive instruction, training, and mentoring. At all times during the training and mentoring session of a crane operator trainee, a certified crane operator/assessor must be present. To document the training of a potential crane operator, a Class "A" crane operator must verify by signing off that they have watched, mentored and advised the new trainee as to the safe working practice of a particular crane.
The training must be conducted when there is adequate time for the Class "A" crane operator to work with the new trainee. There are minimum required hours of operations (seat time) to be completed both dockside and offshore, a specified type of lifts, and tasks that must be completed and documented. The reason for this is to make sure the new Class "C" crane operator/trainee has time to learn proper crane inspection procedures, controls, signals, communication skills, load control, sling tagging system, Lift Planning, and JSEA development. When the training period has been completed, the Class "A" crane operator must sign off that they have witnessed and feel this Class "C" crane operator/trainee is competent in handling a crane. The documentation form must be turned in to Operations. The new Class "C" crane operator/trainee will be required to complete the API RP 2D (latest edition) crane operator training class and then must take the ECO crane-specific exam before advancing to the next skill level. All skill levels must be completed before being allowed unrestricted use.
This Classification will use three levels of Skills (A, B, and C) as follows:
Class "C" - Prerequisite Experience Requirements - The trainee must hold a current API RP 2D latest edition Rigger card, have shown proficiency working as a rigger for at least 6 months, and have completed all steps listed on the Class "C" Operator/Trainee checklist.
Class "C" crane operators/trainees have less than 6 months of operating cranes in an offshore environment. Class "C" operators/trainees are limited to 50% of the crane's rated capacity per the load chart and must be under the supervision of a Class "A" operator during all lifts. A Class "C" operator/trainee cannot make personnel lifts or hazardous/high-risk lifts.
To advance to the Class "B" rating, the Class "C" operator/trainee must have operated the crane for approximately 25 hours of dockside and then have approximately 100 hours of seat time offshore, and completed all steps listed in Class "C" to "B" checklist. The Class "C" to "B" checklist must be signed off and turned into Operations. The Class "C" operator/trainee will be required to complete the API RP 2D (latest edition) crane operator training class and then must take the ECO Crane Operator written exam before advancing to the next skill level. A new card stating Class "B" status will be issued.
Class "B" - Prerequisite Experience Requirements - A Class "B" operator must complete the Class "C" requirements. He or she must hold both a current API RP 2D (latest edition) Rigger card and a current API RP 2D (latest edition) Crane Operator card.
Class "B" crane operator can operate the crane without supervision for all lifts with the exception of heavy lifts (as determined by the Class "A" operator), personnel lifts, or hazardous/high-risk lifts. However, these lifts may be made by a Class "B" crane operator under the supervision of a qualified Class "A" crane operator mentor.
To advance to a Class "A" rating, the Class "B" Operator must have operated the crane for approximately 75 additional hours (seat time) offshore, and have completed all steps listed on the Class "B" to "A" checklist. The Class "B" to "A" checklist must be signed off and turned into Operations. A new card stating Class "A" status will be issued.
Class "A" - Prerequisite Experience