Crane Operators

Bridgewaters Investment is a major player in the investment and services sector, with diversified interests and a portfolio of key business ventures across multiple industries. We are committed to identifying strategic opportunities, fostering sustainable growth, and delivering value through innovative solutions, effective management, and long-term investment strategies. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Crane Operator

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Operate mobile and crawler cranes for container offloading, heavy lifting, material handling, equipment positioning, and other assigned lifting operations. Safely operate cranes in accordance with approved lifting plans, manufacturer's operating instructions, load capacities, and established safety procedures. Execute lifting and hoisting operations while ensuring proper load positioning, balance, stability, and controlled movement. Interpret and apply crane load charts, lifting capacity specifications, boom configurations, and operating radius requirements before commencing lifting activities. Assess ground conditions, crane positioning, equipment stability, and surrounding work environments before and during lifting operations. Coordinate effectively with riggers, banksmen, signalers, supervisors, and other site personnel to ensure safe and accurate lifting operations. Follow approved hand signals and radio communication protocols when executing lifting activities. Conduct routine pre-operational inspections and functional checks on cranes, including hydraulic systems, hoisting mechanisms, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, tracks, outriggers, and other critical components. Identify and promptly report mechanical defects, equipment malfunctions, unusual noises, hydraulic leakages, and other operational abnormalities. Monitor equipment performance and promptly communicate maintenance requirements to the relevant technical or engineering personnel. Ensure that cranes are properly secured, parked, shut down, and maintained after operations.

Requirements

5 -10 years' proven hands-on experience operating mobile cranes, crawler cranes, or other relevant heavy-duty lifting equipment. Relevant technical training or certification in Crane Operation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Valid and applicable Crane Operator Certificate of Competency issued by the relevant Nigerian regulatory authority, in line with the Lifting and Allied Work Equipment (Safety) Regulations, 2018. Demonstrable experience operating the specific crane type and lifting capacity being applied for. Strong understanding of crane mechanics, hydraulic systems, hoisting mechanisms, load-bearing components, and equipment operating principles. Practical knowledge of crane load charts, Safe Working Load (SWL), lifting capacities, boom configurations, load radius, and equipment limitations. Specific Crane Capacity