HEAVY LIFT OPERATOR
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Job summary
The Heavy Lift Operator is responsible for operating ultra-heavy lifting machinery—such as Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs), high-capacity Crawler Cranes, Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes, or specialist heavy-duty overhead gantries.
Min Qualification:
Certificate
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
HEAVY LIFT OPERATOR
Position Title: Heavy Lift Operator (High-Capacity Cranes / Specialist Equipment)
Department: Heavy Lift & Rigging Operations
Location: Mombasa / Lamu
Reports To: Lifting Operations Manager / Heavy Lift Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This role involves managing critical, high-risk lifts, including out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, project breakbulk, and heavy industrial machinery, where millimeter precision and flawless adherence to load charts are non-negotiable.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Safely and efficiently operate heavy lifting equipment to mobilize, position, load, and discharge heavy project cargo and out-of-gauge containers.
- Analyze, understand, and strictly follow engineered lifting plans, rigging matrices, and equipment load charts before executing any lift.
- Work in lockstep with certified Signalers, Banksmen, and Riggers to ensure clear communication, proper weight distribution, and secure radius clearances.
- Conduct rigorous pre-operational checks on the machinery's structural, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, including testing the Automatic Safe Load Indicator (ASLI).
- Verify ground stability, outrigger pad placements, and cribbing layouts alongside the rigging crew to prevent equipment tilting or structural failure.
- Maintain complete compliance with international lifting standards (e.g., ASME, BS 7121) and local port Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or technical equivalent.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of active experience operating cranes or lifting equipment exceeding 100-ton capacity in a busy port, marine terminal, or heavy construction site.
- Valid NTSA Special Stamp (Class G) or equivalent heavy industrial equipment authorization.
- Valid driving license of class B, C, E with a Forklift endorsement.
- Valid, independent Heavy Lift Operator Certification from an accredited international body or recognized maritime/industrial institution.
- Direct experience handling heavy-lift operations within Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations or handling specialized project cargo clearance is a distinct advantage.
- Mastery of electronic load management systems, depth perception, and mechanical troubleshooting; full physical and medical fitness clearance.
How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.
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