Engineering

Crane Operators

Inguest Global Partners Limited (3 Openings)·Unknown, Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
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Inguest Global Partners Limited - We lead a Business Solutions and Service Advisory Group, assisting clients in designing and deploying appropriate Organizational Growth and Innovation Solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Crane Operator

Locations: Sango Ota, Abeokuta - Ogun and Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Basic Functions

Operate thecrane safely and efficiently and in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures.

Support in lifting heavy Materials

Heavy material transfer

Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.

Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.

Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.

Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.

Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.

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.

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At a glance

Company

Inguest Global Partners Limited (3 Openings)

Location

Unknown, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

lead

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 4, 2026

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