Manufacturing

Crane Operator

Inguest Global Partners Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 14, 2026

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 Requirements

  • 75-Ton Crawler Crane Operator
  • 100-Ton Crawler Crane Operator
  • 150-Ton Crawler Crane Operator
  • 250-Ton Crawler Crane Operator.

Key skills

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At a glance

Company

Inguest Global Partners Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

November 14, 2026

Created

November 5, 2026

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