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Grand Isle Shipyard, LLC
Deep Water Crane Operator
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What they do
A Crane Operator operates cranes, machines used to maneuver materials and lift and lower objects from a great height. Works at construction sites, ports, logging sites, and electrical repair sites.
$57,415 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Company:
GIS Job Title:
Offshore Crane Operator Location:
GIS - GOA
Job Type:
Full-Time, Offshore Company Overview:
GIS is a premier oil and gas services company providing solutions to the energy sector. We specialize in offshore construction, onshore construction, and maintenance services. With over 75 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation.Job Summary:
We are seeking Deep Water Crane Operators to support offshore lifting operations on deepwater vessels and platforms. You will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining crane equipment in challenging marine environments and ensuring safe load movements between vessels, structures, and platformsKey Responsibilities:
- Safely operate deepwater cranes according to company and industry safety standards.
- Perform pre-operation inspections and maintenance checks.
- Execute material handling and lifting operations offshore.
- Communicate effectively with rigging crews and other offshore personnel.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2+ years of offshore crane operating experience.
- Must have Seatrax crane license, training, or proven experience (Seatrax certification or documented experience operating Seatrax cranes).
- Valid Crane Operator Certification (API / NCCCO / equivalent).
- Offshore deepwater/floating facility experience preferred.
- High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).
- Valid government ID (Real ID driver's license or passport).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance) 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Extensive use of a computer terminal
- Frequent walking
- Frequently will lift up to 20 pounds
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Travel required
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and/or evenings as necessary (based on project demands)
- Conducts walk-throughs of construction sites.
- Normal office environment
- Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting and/or moving of materials or equipment (over 50 pounds).
- Requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, solvents, fumes and heavy equipment
- Requires working in outdoor weather conditions
- Requires constant standing, sitting, bending, crouching, walking, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and/or evenings as necessary (based on project demands)
- Requires frequently working in confined spaces.
- Requires working at all heights
- Requires climbing up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects