Job Title: Offshore Crane Operator – Jackup
Rig

Location:
Offshore (Jackup Rig Operations)
Employment Type:
Rotational (e.g., 28 days on/28 days off)
Certifications Required:

·
Mandatory:

o
OPITO-approved
Offshore Crane Operator
Stage 3
(or equivalent, e.g., LOLER, API RP2D)

o
BOSIET/FOET
(Offshore Survival Training)

o
HUET
(Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

o
OGUK/UKOOA Medical Certificate
(or regional equivalent)

·
Preferred:

o
Rigging/Slinging Certification

o
Banksman/Slinger Training

o
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Familiarization (if
crane is DP-integrated)

Key Responsibilities

1.
Safe Crane Operations:

o
Operate
pedestal cranes
(e.g.,
30–250 MT capacity) for loading/unloading supply vessels, moving drill pipe,
BOPs, and other heavy equipment.

o
Perform lifts in
challenging
conditions
(high winds, vessel motion, night operations).

o
Follow
rig-specific lift plans
and
ensure compliance with
LOLER/API RP2D
regulations.

2.
Jackup Rig-Specific Duties:

o
Assist in
rig moves
(lifting
legs, preloading operations) if crane is used during positioning.

o
Handle
heli-deck operations
(if
crane supports helicopter logistics).

o
Work closely with the
marine crew
during
supply boat operations (dynamic positioning coordination).

3.
Maintenance & Inspections:

o
Conduct
daily pre-use inspections
(wire
rope integrity, hydraulic leaks, limit switches).

o
Report defects to the
rig’s
maintenance team
and log all issues in the crane checklist.

4.
Emergency Protocols:

o
Execute
emergency shutdowns
during
red-zone violations or equipment failure.

o
Participate in
crane-related emergency
drills
(man overboard, dropped object scenarios).

5.
Team Coordination:

o
Direct
banksmen/slingers
via
radio communication.

o
Coordinate with
deck crew, drillers,
and logistics teams
to prioritize lifts.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

·
5+ years
as a crane operator (offshore experience preferred).

·
Proven ability to operate
Knuckle
Boom, Hydraulic Pedestal, or Davit Cranes
.

·
Familiarity with
dynamic load charts
(accounting
for vessel motion).

·
Fluency in
rigging/slinging practices
and
load calculations.

·
Ability to pass
random drug/alcohol
tests
(strict offshore policies).

Benefits

·
Day Rate
($90–$120/day due to hazard pay and rotation).

·
Critical role

/
Insurance Coverage
: In rig stability and supply chain (no crane = no
operations) – Employer responsibility

·
Certification renewal
(Employer responsibility while on job).

Note:
Jackup crane operators must be
exceptionally alert
—mistakes
can lead to
catastrophic dropped objects
or collisions in
congested deck areas.