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Offer detail sheet

Publication title

NOV Knuckle boom crane operator

Type of job

Contrato

Opening date

24/04/2026

Offer description

Engineering Oil & Gas Company is looking for a NOV Knuckle boom crane operator for project offshore located  International - Namibia

Project: Saipem 12000 drillship

Job Title: NOV knuckle boom operator

Location: Offshore Namibia

Job Description:

Mission

▪ Operates and takes care of the pedestal crane onboard offshore construction vessels.

Tasks

▪ Operate the vessel pedestal crane within the designed crane load capacity, in accordance with the derating tables applicable to existing weather and sea state conditions

▪ Perform basket transfers where permitted and safe to do so

▪ Hold the Offshore Crane Operator certification (level 2 for unsupervised inboard lifts; level 3 for unsupervised offshore lifts), except for junior crane operators under training, who are not permitted to perform unsupervised lifts until the appropriate certification is obtained

▪ Be aware of the surroundings in terms of potential clashes with other vessel equipment

▪ Be aware of crane limits in terms of reach and capacity

▪ On vessels with multiple cranes, be aware of the interaction with other cranes and proactively intervene in order to avoid any interference during simultaneous operations

▪ Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the articulated boom on knuckle boom pedestal cranes

▪ Where present, and within the limits of own capabilities, operate the active / passive heave compensation systems during lifting

▪ Interact with the superiors in order to define the lifting procedures

▪ Report any crane equipment malfunctioning to his/her supervisor

▪ Ensures that all safe work procedures for crane lifts are adhered to

▪ Make daily inspection on the crane

▪ Carry out daily routine maintenance to the crane and the operator's cabin

▪ Keep a high level of housekeeping in the operator's cabin

▪ Liaise with 2nd Engineer/Crane Engineer/Chief Electrician/Vessel Equipment Engineer on crane maintenance and performance, in order to ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance are carried out properly

▪ Carry out weekly inspection of the crane in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations

▪ Fill up the crane log book as required for all lifts above 50 ton

▪ Stop the lifting activity if required on safety or technical grounds, if continuing could cause any damages or injuries

▪ Report to the 1st Assistant, while taking instructions directly from the Deck Foreman or 2nd Assistant during lifting operations

Requirements

• 4 year of experience in the role.
  
•  Sparrow 3 certificate
  
• Languages: English Language skills required
  

Benefits

Note:   Vessel / flag :     S12000     Location:     International - Namibia     Position:     431251L2 Offshore Pedestal Crane Oper.     Contract start:     ASAP     Contract duration:     12 months (renewable)     Work/leave cycle:     28 days on duty – 28 days off duty     Salary:    To be confirmed   Working hours:     12 hours a day / 84 hours a week (12X7)     Accommodation:     On Board     Insurances:     Provided by the Company