Do you have what it takes to operate the largest offshore cranes in the world? 

As Heavy Lift Crane Operator you operate the cranes of the largest crane vessels in the world. The cranes on our vessels have a lifting capacity ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 ton. 
 

You are charged with the mechanical operation of the crane, following instructions from a dedicated person on deck and monitoring the instruments in the operator's cabin. Next to this you check and report regularly the mechanical functioning of the crane and machinery. Your other tasks are: 

• To adhere to safe working practices at all times and ensure avoidance of hoisting over people, live pipelines and critical equipment such as Remote Operating Vehicles; 

• To understand and strictly observe the emergency stop signs, radio and hand signals; 

• To daily check for and report any defect or malfunction (such as splits in construction, corrosion and splits in paint, wires etc.) of the crane and its equipment; 

• To monitor before lifting that lifts are properly hooked on and conditions are safe (e.g. no potential dropped objects); 

• To assist in crane maintenance as instructed by the Assistant Chief Engineer Vessel and or Chief Electrician; 

• To verify proper functioning of machinery and equipment and rectify if necessary; 

• To assist with reeving activities; 

• To validate proper choice of rigging and monitor position of hook related to the objects to be hoisted and rectify if necessary; 

• To attend the general toolbox talk at start of shift (work permitting); 

• To ensure a proper shift and job handover. 

• A Intermediate vocational (technical) education 

• TCVT 4.01 certificate or offshore stage 2/3; 

• A minimum of 1-3 years’ relevant experience on offshore cranes (>2000mt) floating; 

• Very good command of the English language; 

• A technical background; 

• A flexible attitude. 

Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated 

• Modern and competitive package of employment benefits; 

• Excellent secondary labor conditions, such as a bonus scheme, a pension scheme and various insurances; 

• Challenging, substantive, varied work activities and the possibilities for personal development; 

• Opportunities to develop your own initiatives and to work independently within a team of committed colleagues. 

• Schedule: 5 Weeks on / 5 weeks off ** 

 
  **This may fluctuate due to the nature of our activities. 
 
For this vacancy Heerema Marine Contractors does not accept unsolicited CV's or applications from agencies. 

Your role in the story 

You are charged with the mechanical operation of the crane, following instructions from a dedicated person on deck and monitoring the instruments in the operator's cabin. Next to this you check and report regularly the mechanical functioning of the crane and machinery. Your other tasks are: 

• To adhere to safe working practices at all times and ensure avoidance of hoisting over people, live pipelines and critical equipment such as Remote Operating vehicles; 

• To understand and strictly observe the emergency stop signs, radio and hand signals; 

• To daily check for and report any defect or malfunction (such as splits in construction, corrosion and splits in paint, wires etc.) of the crane and its equipment; 

• To monitor before lifting that lifts are properly hooked on and conditions are safe (e.g. no potential dropped objects); 

• To assist in crane maintenance as instructed by the Assistant Chief Engineer Vessel and or Chief Electrician; 

• To verify proper functioning of machinery and equipment and rectify if necessary; 

• To assist with reeving activities; 

• To validate proper choice of rigging and monitor position of hook related to the objects to be hoisted and rectify if necessary; 

• To attend the general toolbox talk at start of shift (work permitting); 

• To ensure a proper shift and job handover. 

Who will you work with? 

As Heavy Lift Crane Operator you operate the cranes of the largest crane vessels in the world. The cranes on our vessels have a lifting capacity ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 ton. 

• An Intermediate vocational (technical) education 

• TCVT 4.01 certificate or offshore stage 2/3; 

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience on offshore cranes (>2000mt) floating; 

• Very good command of the English language; 

• A technical background; 

• A flexible attitude. 

Here is what it takes to be a real Heerema colleague 

• Learning mindset, which means being open to feedback, curious, and eager to learn; 

• Personal leadership which means you are an entrepreneur at heart, have the mindset of a founder and take control of your own work and development. 

Working at Heerema Marine Contractors 

Making the impossible possible offshore, this is what drives us at Heerema! To execute our offshore projects we must innovate, engineer and develop to find solutions for our clients’ challenges. We are passionate about sustainability and are guided by our Sustainability Roadmap to reduce our impact on the planet. Working with Heerema means working in an international, informal, and friendly environment where you will meet likeminded and passionate colleagues. 

• International environment and challenging projects; 

• Extensive onboarding process and oceans of opportunities to develop; 

• Development program to allow your talents to flourish; 

• Excellent perks and benefits, including an offshore allowance, interesting bonus structure and excellent pension and insurance; 

• Nice cabin spaces, fitness facilities, excellent catering and other recreational activities on board; 

• High focus on safety and sustainability. 

Heerema has a 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off working schedule but this may fluctuate due to the nature of our activities. 

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now!