Description
Who We Are
Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.
With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.
HOURLY RATE: $34.84
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an ambitious associate level Crane Operator. This entry-level role offers comprehensive, structured hands-on training to master the safe operation of whirly cranes. Under the direct supervision of experienced personnel, you will learn to execute precision heavy lifts, perform critical rigging inspections, and calculate complex load mechanics. The ideal candidate has strong situational awareness, a willingness to learn technical physics and math concepts, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Crane Operator Associate 3 job includes the following responsibilities and duties (with assistance and training, will conduct the following):
Technical Manuals:
- Interprets drawings, diagrams and writing pertaining to the safe and effective operations of equipment covered.
- Makes effective use of Technical Manuals to derive procedures and interpret operating limitations of equipment and machinery.
- Follows directions and procedures and interprets guidelines, graphs, charts, and diagrams to perform maintenance and other routine tasks
Weight, Force, Movements and Angles:
- Understands the use of vectors in force triangles to determine the tensions and compressions set up in the various types of weight handling equipment.
Weight Measurement and Instruments:
- Uses area and volume multiplied by the known weight per cubic foot of a particular type of material to determine weight.
- Uses the information gathered from weight measuring equipment and or instruments at all times when moving loads. Uses experience to determine Load Moment Indicators (LMI), uses knowledge of crane scales and Boom Angle Indicators.
Radius and Load Capacity Charts:
- Uses load capacity charts to ensure safe and proper loading materials.
- Never exceeds posted limitations.
Rigging:
- Identifies type, size, and purpose of all rigging equipment used with cranes.
- Knows the mechanical properties of rigging and maintains rigging equipment.
- Protects rigging from harmful conditions that could damage or weaken it.
- Identifies & reports rigging equipment that appears defective and poses safety hazards.
Terminology:
- Uses proper nomenclature and terminology when describing the parts and uses of wire rope.
- Uses proper nomenclature and terminology identifying lifting devices
Crane Operation:
- Operates on raised rail system to provide travel of Portal / Whirly Crane.
- Uses craneway personnel while moving about the yard.
- Makes precise movements of load, receiving directions from riggers using international signals and radios.
- Maintains situational awareness and is aware of any hazards within the area of operation.
- Conforms with State and Federal requirements.
- Adjusts to changing weather conditions such as rain, snow sun and wind.
- Understands forces acting on loads and counteracts to retain complete control over the load.
Hand Signals:
- Interprets and responds to international signals given by riggers when load and landing are visible or obstructed.
- Master standard hand signals and radio protocols to communicate effectively with the ground crew.
Lifting and Handling Equipment:
- Is familiar with the limitations and functions of types of cranes.
- Manipulates electric, hydraulic, and air-controlled pedals and levers to raise and lower boom and to travel.
Rigging Large Assemblies:
- Conducts heavy lift checks on cranes prior to picks to ensure safe operations and identify possible faults or defects to crane before making picks.
- Operates cranes in concert to lift, travel, traverse and lower large assemblies.
Radius and Load Capacity Charts:
- Uses load capacity charts to ensure safe and proper loading materials.
- Never exceeds posted limitations.
Crane Safety and Pre-Operational Check:
- Maintain precise job logs, daily inspection records, and load-tracking paperwork.
- Comply with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
- Conducts and completes daily pre-operational check form before placing crane into service.
- Reports defective or inoperative equipment to the applicable parties.
Weather:
- Applies working knowledge of wind direction, velocity, and other weather conditions, to ensure safety of product movement.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
- Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
- Ability to perform metric conversions.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Shackles and wire rope slings - size, capacity and use.
- Block and tackle - assembly, capacity and use.
- Come-A-Longs, chain falls and Air Tuggers - capacity and use.
- Crane Signals.
- Knowledge of mobile crane and bridge crane operations.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably from a rigging background or from operating whirly/tower cranes.
- Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
- Work experience on various types (Rigging, heavy equipment, bridge cranes)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Not required. This is an entry level position.
VERSATILITY OF SKILLS: Has the ability to apply a range of skills to a variety of work situations, either inside or outside the craft.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:
- Ability to work, take direction, and communicate within the craft as well as cooperate with other crafts to meet production goals in a positive work environment.
- Identifies and resolves problems and works toward the success of assigned projects as a whole.
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
