Crane Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile, crawler, or rough-terrain cranes to lift, move, and position heavy loads including containers, equipment, skids, and pipes.
• Conduct daily pre-use inspections of brakes, hydraulics, wire ropes, hooks, and safety systems, reporting any defects immediately.
• Execute lifting operations in strict accordance with approved lifting plans, load charts, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate with Lifting Supervisors, Riggers, and Flagmen using radio and visual signals to ensure safe execution.
• Support yard material handling, warehouse loading/unloading, and quayside load-out/backload for vessel operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily crane logs, pre-use checklists, and operational reports.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience operating cranes within Oil & Gas, EPC, marine, or port environments.
• Certified Crane Operator with ADNOC-approved or recognized third-party certification.
• Valid UAE or project-relevant crane operation license.
• Strong technical knowledge of load charts, rigging principles, and lifting configurations.
• Proven ability to operate safely in high-risk, tight, or busy industrial environments.
• Experience with heavy and complex lifts in confined yard or quayside settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rigging and Banksman/Signalman awareness training.
• Basic safety training certifications such as H2S, Fire Awareness, or First Aid.
• Familiarity with ADNOC lifting protocols and Gulf-region industrial operations.

About the Company

Founded in Bremen in 1989, the Harren Group focuses on the entire value chain around the vessel. The Group spans five operational divisions: Chartering, Engineering, Logistics, Ship Management, and Renewable Energies. Harren is committed to carbon-neutral shipping, aiming for zero-emission shipping across the Group by 2035. The company operates 26 offices in 24 countries, employing over 550 shore-based staff and 2,000 crew members.