Key Responsibilities
Crane Erection & Installation
- Carry out assembly, erection, installation, and dismantling of cranes, including mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, and other lifting equipment, according to the crane type and project requirements.
- Install crane components such as boom sections, jib sections, counterweights, structural frames, wire ropes, hooks, and other mechanical assemblies.
- Perform alignment, positioning, bolting, fastening, and securing of crane structures.
- Follow approved erection and dismantling procedures, engineering drawings, and manufacturers' specifications.
- Assist with crane configuration changes, boom extensions, and replacement of crane components.
- Ensure all erection activities are performed under the supervision of authorised personnel where required.
Inspection & Maintenance Support
- Conduct visual inspections of crane structures and mechanical components before and after erection.
- Identify defects, structural damage, loose connections, wear, or mechanical abnormalities.
- Assist maintenance personnel with repair, replacement, and servicing of crane components.
- Support functional checks, commissioning, and load testing under the direction of authorised personnel.
- Maintain proper records of crane assembly, dismantling, inspections, and maintenance activities.
Workplace Safety & Compliance
- Comply with applicable Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, company safety policies, and site requirements.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, risk assessments, and safe work briefings.
- Follow approved method statements and safe work procedures for crane erection and dismantling.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall protection equipment when working at heights.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and equipment defects promptly.
- Stop work and inform the supervisor when unsafe conditions are identified.
- Ensure crane erection and dismantling activities are carried out by appropriately trained and authorised personnel.
Site Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, crane operators, and other site personnel to ensure smooth crane erection operations.
- Assist in preparing tools, equipment, lifting accessories, and crane components before commencement of work.
- Maintain good housekeeping and proper storage of tools and crane components.
- Complete daily work reports, inspection checklists, and other required documentation.
- Perform other operational duties assigned by the supervisor or management.
Job Requirements
- Minimum secondary education, NTC, NITEC, or equivalent technical qualification.
- Preferably 2–5 years of relevant experience in crane erection, dismantling, rigging, or heavy lifting operations.
- Experience working in shipyards, marine, offshore, construction, or heavy engineering environments is advantageous.
- Familiarity with mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, or marine lifting equipment is preferred.
- Knowledge of crane structures, mechanical assembly, and erection procedures.
- Relevant crane erection, rigging, or lifting certifications, as required for the specific crane type and work activity.
- Work-at-Height training, where applicable.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or shifts according to operational requirements.