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Crane Operators
Summary
The Crane Operator is the offshore unit's designated operator of all deck cranes utilized in the lifting and movement of all operations equipment, systems, supplies, containers, tubulars and other materials utilized in the daily functioning of the offshore unit as directed. During non-crane operational modes, the Crane Operator's work activity includes supervising Roustabouts and participating in various maintenance work about the entire offshore unit, to include paint preparation, painting, material/equipment movement, repair and maintenance of systems and equipment within various departments as assigned/directed on a project basis. During relocation of the drilling unit, the Crane Operator assists as directed in positioning the drilling unit on and off location.
On All Rig Types
Anticipate, preplan, coordinate and complete the following work in an efficient manner in advance of operational requirements:
1. Drilling Operations
a. Inspect cranes and associated equipment's condition to ensure operational integrity to handle upcoming heavy workload.
b. Inspect and make available safe and proper rigging.
c. Transfer casing from supply boat to casing rack.
d. Measure, label, number and record joints of casing and other tubulars.
e. Make available to the rig floor all tools and equipment needed to spud the well and run the casing.
f. Maintain a constant supply of casing to the rig floor during casing running operations. Clear the rig floor of tools and equipment used in running the casing.
g. Assign Roustabouts to the cementing unit to assist service personnel with their operation of cementing the casing.
h. Inspect clean-up procedures after cementing operations, ensuring all drains are properly flushed clean of all cement residue.
i. Ensure appropriate mud additives are relocated to the mud processing equipment in a timely manner.
j. Perform maintenance and housekeeping work activities such as ensuring work areas are clean and equipment stowage is completed in an efficient manner to ensure personnel safety.
k. Ensure materials, equipment and supplies are unloaded and back loaded to supply vessels in an efficient manner.
l. Conduct maintenance on cranes as required.
m. Conduct maintenance and inspection of all rigging equipment to regulatory standards.
n. Perform maintenance on drilling tools as directed.
Crane Operators