Tower Crane Operator

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.