Crane Operator Journey

Who We Are Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial businessoperating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation's infrastructure and national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good - environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in. Pay: $35.50/hr POSITION SUMMARY: The Crane Operator Journey Level job includes the following responsibilities and duties: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manuals Interprets drawings, diagrams and writing pertaining to the safe and effective operations of equipment covered. Makes effective use of Technical Manuals to derive procedures and interpret operating limitations of equipment and machinery. Follows directions and procedures and interprets guidelines, graphs, charts, and diagrams to perform maintenance and other routine tasks Weight, Force, Moments and Angles Understands the use of vectors in force triangles to determine the tensions and compressions set up in the various types of weight handling equipment. Weight Measurement Uses area and volume multiplied by the known weight per cubic foot of a particular type of material to determine weight. Rigging Identifies type, size, and purpose of all rigging equipment used on cranes. Knows the mechanical properties of rigging and maintains rigging equipment. Protects rigging from harmful conditions that could damage or weaken it. Identifies & reports rigging equipment that appears defective and poses safety hazards. Terminology Uses proper nomenclature and terminology when describing the parts and uses of wire rope. Uses proper nomenclature and terminology identifying lifting devices. Crane Operation Operates on raised rail system to provide travel of Portal / Whirly Crane. Uses craneway personnel while moving about the yard. Makes precise movements of load, receiving directions from riggers using international signals and radios. Maintains situational awareness and is aware of any hazards within the area of operation. Conforms with State and Federal requirements. Adjusts to changing weather conditions such as rain, snow sun and wind. Understands forces acting on loads and counteracts to retain complete control over the load. Hand Signals Interprets and responds to international signals given by riggers when load and landing are visible or obstructed. Weight Measurement and Instruments Uses the information gathered from weight measuring equipment and or instruments at all times when moving loads. Uses experience to determine Load Moment Indicators (LMI), uses knowledge of crane scales and Boom Angle Indicators. Lifting and Handling Equipment Is familiar with the limitations and functions of types of cranes. Manipulates electric, hydraulic, and air-controlled pedals and levers to raise and lower boom and to travel. Rigging Large Assemblies Conducts heavy lift checks on cranes prior to picks to ensure safe operations and identify possible faults or defects to crane before making picks. Operates cranes in concert to lift, travel, traverse and lower large assemblies. Radius and Load Capacity Charts Uses load capacity charts to ensure safe and proper loading materials. Never exceeds posted limitations. Crane Safety Ensures a level of safety is maintained to avoid mishap or injury to personnel