Crane Operator

Company: Parker Wellbore
Location: New Iberia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company DescriptionParker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.Job DescriptionThe Deck Crane Operator position is a Platform rig crewmember whose primary workstation is operating the Pipe Deck Gantry and Pipe Deck Pipe Handler deck cranes. The position also assists the pipe deck coordinator and banksman with crane work and pipe deck activities, i.e. offloading and back loading support vessels. The crane operator collaborates with the pipe deck coordinator, Pipe Deck Pipe Handling (PDPH) crane operator and driller, to assist with the daily planning of activities associated with drilling operations.Essential functionsProvide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standard.Perform daily inspections of cranes and equipment prior to startup.Enforce, clarify, and follow Company and Client policies, standards, and procedures.Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.Follow the Client's daily drilling / lift plans.Responsible for upholding morale and maintaining order among the crew.Ensure Parker Drilling's Competency Program - Authorized to Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.Ensure Client competency compliance is applied and followed.Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and / or drills.Off load and load supply boats of any equipment necessary for platform operations.Transfer materials and equipment as required, anywhere on the platform.Assist with the preparation of tubular, tools and equipment when required.Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directedKnow and understand the capacities, operating procedures and limitations of the equipment to be operated.Additional functionsN/AQualificationsNecessary qualifications, skills and abilitiesAble to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types.Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger's role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations:o Dropped objects prevention o Line of sight, zone of exclusion and safe zone operationso Pipe measurement, number, strapping and tallying of pipesMust have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education).Education, experience, and certifications:o High School diploma is required o Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certificationso Previous experience in the oil industry is preferredAdditional qualifications, skills and abilitiesMust possess current crane certificationPosition competenciesInitiating & Driving Change ---Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change---Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions---Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation---Drives step changes in how the company operates---Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change---Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market---Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines---Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives ---Understands and supports the need for change---Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process---Provides direction and focus during the change process---Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization---Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process---Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating changeResult Focused ---Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities---Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully ---Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers ---Very bottom-line oriented ---Steadfastly pushes self and others for results---Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles ---Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties---Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks---Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time---Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance---Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact---Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)Team Work ---Blends people into teams when they are needed---Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team ---Shares wins and successes ---Fosters open dialogue ---Lets people finish and be responsible for their work ---Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment---Defines success in terms of the whole team ---Creates a feeling of belonging in the team---Values the contributions of all team members---Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members---Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team membersCustomer Focus ---Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers---Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services---Acts with customer in mind---Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect---Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships---Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unitPhysical demands and work environmentOversee and manage the overall quality of projects and/or employee performance.Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.Ability to work around moving machineryAbility to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.Operate machinery and/or power tools.Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice)Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertionOperate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals)Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)Ability to work in noisy environmentsAbility to work in small and/or enclosed spacesAbility to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran's status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.

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