Crane Operator

Description BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk is seeking to hire a Crane Operator. The selected candidate will perform the following duties: Set up cranes for traveling and conduct daily PMs, read and understand load charts. Plan and assist with critical lifts. Set up crane for heavy lift, plan, specify and position rigging equipment for safe and efficient work. Spot pad eyes in the engine room for removing equipment; read and interpret job specifications. Work with minimum supervision. May be assigned miscellaneous tasks outside the craft as required. Required Experience and Education Minimum 3-5 years of crane operating experience. Must be able to operate cranes with friction controls, hydraulic and electrical cranes, and up to 140' off the ground. Must pass NACB third‑party certification course. Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required. Must work in all weather conditions. Must demonstrate knowledge of and use of hand signals for cranes. Must be familiar with American gantry 90 & 150 ton, American 8460 and 5660 cranes. Must identify all cab controls, instruments, and warning devices; set up crane for traveling and daily PMs, read load chart, hand signals; position crane over cribbing using outriggers and leveling; use personnel baskets and observe safety precautions. Must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards. Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards. Preferred Skills Hydraulic truck crane or rough terrain crane experience. Experience with shipyard type portal cranes. NCCCO Certification for mobile cranes. Pay Information This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well‑being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non‑monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression #J-18808-Ljbffr BAE Systems, Inc.