Tower Crane Operator
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Job Summary
Experience: Minimum 2 years of UAE experience
Work Description:
- Operate the tower crane safely and efficiently in accordance with the manufacturers operating manual and approved lifting procedures.
- Lift transport and position construction materials equipment and prefabricated components to designated locations on site.
- Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of the tower crane including brakes hoist trolley slewing mechanism limit switches wire ropes hooks and safety devices.
- Verify that the crane is in safe working condition before commencing operations and report any defects or malfunctions immediately.
- Ensure all lifting operations are carried out within the cranes rated load capacity and approved load charts.
- Coordinate with the appointed Lifting Supervisor Signalman and Riggers using approved communication methods and hand signals.
- Monitor weather conditions particularly wind speed and suspend crane operations when conditions exceed safe operating limits.
- Ensure lifting operations comply with the approved lifting plan method statement and applicable Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
- Maintain full awareness of surrounding activities to prevent collisions with adjacent structures equipment overhead utilities and other cranes.
- Record daily crane operation logs inspections and maintenance observations.
- Keep the crane cabin controls and operating area clean and in good condition.
- Assist maintenance personnel during routine servicing inspections and statutory testing of the crane.
- Report unsafe conditions near misses incidents or equipment failures to the Lifting Supervisor or Site Management immediately.
- Follow all project safety rules emergency procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
