EOT Crane Operator

Department: Production / Fabrication

Reports to: Shift In-Charge / Production Supervisor

Location: Fabrication shed / Shipyard site

Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Role To safely operate Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) cranes for lifting, moving and positioning steel plates, fabricated sections and hull blocks, ensuring safe handling, smooth material flow and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

Operate EOT cranes (pendant, cabin or remote controlled) to lift and shift materials as instructed

Follow signals from the rigger or signalman for accurate positioning and placement of loads

Handle loads strictly within the rated safe working load (SWL) of the crane

Coordinate with fabrication, welding, fit-up and dispatch teams for timely material movement

Assist in loading and unloading of trailers and trucks within the shed

Safety and Compliance

Follow all site safety rules, SOPs and permit-to-work requirements

Wear required PPE at all times: helmet, safety shoes, gloves and other gear as required

Ensure the load path and danger zone are clear before every lift

Never lift unbalanced, unsecured or overloaded materials

Stop work immediately and report any unsafe act or condition

Comply with the Factories Act and applicable statutory crane safety norms

Inspection and Maintenance

Carry out daily pre-use checks: hoist, brakes, limit switches, hook and latch, wire rope, chains and slings, pendant or remote, and travel and traverse motion

Report defects, abnormal noise or malfunctions to the maintenance team without delay

Keep the crane log book and inspection records up to date

Keep the crane cabin, gantry access and surrounding area clean

Reporting

Maintain daily lift records and shift handover notes

Report breakdowns, delays, near-misses and incidents to the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Minimum 10th pass; ITI (Electrical/Mechanical) preferred

Experience: 2-4 years operating EOT cranes, preferably in a shipyard, steel fabrication, heavy engineering or warehouse setup

Certification: Valid crane operator competency certificate as required by law (preferred)

Experience handling hull blocks and heavy structural sections is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

Sound knowledge of crane controls, load charts and rigging basics

Good understanding of hand signals and radio communication

Strong depth perception, coordination and smooth load control

Alertness and calm under noisy, high-pressure working conditions

Basic mechanical and electrical awareness to spot early faults

Discipline, punctuality and a strong safety mindset

Working Conditions

Exposure to noise, dust and welding fumes

Shift work, including night shifts and overtime as required

Good eyesight and hearing, and medical fitness for working at height

Key Performance Indicators

Zero safety incidents and near-misses

Crane uptime and availability

Lifting accuracy and turnaround time

Log book and inspection compliance

Compensation: 10,[hidden],599.00 per month

Work Location: In person .