HEAVY LIFT OPERATOR

Position Title : Heavy Lift Operator (High-Capacity Cranes / Specialist Equipment)

Department: Heavy Lift & Rigging Operations

Location: Mombasa / Lamu

Reports To : Lifting Operations Manager / Heavy Lift Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This role involves managing critical, high-risk lifts, including out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, project breakbulk, and heavy industrial machinery, where millimeter precision and flawless adherence to load charts are non-negotiable.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

 Safely and efficiently operate heavy lifting equipment to mobilize, position, load, and discharge heavy project cargo and out-of-gauge containers.  Analyze, understand, and strictly follow engineered lifting plans, rigging matrices, and equipment load charts before executing any lift.  Work in lockstep with certified Signalers, Banksmen, and Riggers to ensure clear communication, proper weight distribution, and secure radius clearances.  Conduct rigorous pre-operational checks on the machinery's structural, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, including testing the Automatic Safe Load Indicator (ASLI).  Verify ground stability, outrigger pad placements, and cribbing layouts alongside the rigging crew to prevent equipment tilting or structural failure.  Maintain complete compliance with international lifting standards (e.g., ASME, BS 7121) and local port Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or technical equivalent.  Minimum of 5–7 years of active experience operating cranes or lifting equipment exceeding 100-ton capacity in a busy port, marine terminal, or heavy construction site.  Valid NTSA Special Stamp (Class G) or equivalent heavy industrial equipment authorization.  Valid driving license of class B, C, E with a Forklift endorsement.  Valid, independent Heavy Lift Operator Certification from an accredited international body or recognized maritime/industrial institution.  Direct experience handling heavy-lift operations within Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations or handling specialized project cargo clearance is a distinct advantage.  Mastery of electronic load management systems, depth perception, and mechanical troubleshooting; full physical and medical fitness clearance.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

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