Job Description

#jobalert | W2 CONTRACT | CRANE OPERATOR | OILFIELD | East Texas

A crane and rigging company serving the oil and gas, industrial, and renewable energy markets is adding an experienced mobile crane operator for an active well-service project in East Texas. This is a hands-on assignment running a 300-ton class all-terrain crane in support of downhole fishing operations on a multi-well pad. The operator rigs up on day one, then supports the crew through the job as lifting needs come up. Strong operators who know oilfield pad work and want steady 7-day hours with per diem will do well here. Immediate start.

• $38/hour, based on experience
• $145/day per diem
• Schedule: 7 days per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Estimated 2-3 weeks
• Night shift
• Required FRCs + standard PPE

OVERVIEW

• Operate a 300-ton all-terrain crane safely on an active oil and gas pad
• Rig up and set the crane for well-service and fishing operations, then support the crew through the lift plan
• Read load charts, set up on varied ground conditions, and keep the crane within safe operating limits
• Work alongside a well-service crew on a snubbing / coil tubing operation
• Maintain daily inspections, logs, and lift documentation

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current CCO (NCCCO) certification for mobile or all-terrain cranes
• Strongly Preferred — Prior oilfield / well-site crane experience
• Experience on a 300-ton class all-terrain crane (Grove GMK5250 or comparable)
• Coil tubing or wireline job experience preferred
• Comfortable with 7-day, 12-hour day-shift schedules on a remote pad
• Able to travel to and lodge near the job site for the duration of the assignment

KEYWORDS

Crane Operator, Mobile Crane Operator, All Terrain Crane, AT Crane, 300 Ton Crane, Grove GMK5250, NCCCO, CCO Certified, Oilfield Crane Operator, Well Service, Coil Tubing, Snubbing Unit, Fishing Operations, Rig Up, Load Chart, Rigging, Heavy Lift, Multi Well Pad, Oil and Gas, East Texas, Day Shift, Per Diem, Contract Crane Operator, Lift Plan, Crane Inspection

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