Crane Operator
Core
Operate mobile cranes, telehandlers, and forklifts to lift, move, and position heavy machinery and maintenance materials while assisting with shutdowns, equipment overhauls, and routine servicing.
Role type
Senior IC crane operator and rigging specialist
Builds
Heavy machinery positioning and maintenance support for gold mining operations
Domain
Mining / Industrial maintenance
Required skills
Mobile crane operation, telehandler operation, forklift operation, rigging and lifting logistics, load weight calculation, centre of gravity determination, pre-start inspections, high-risk work equipment assessment, mentoring personnel, OHS/WHS regulations knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience assessing and mentoring personnel in high-risk environments, knowledge of local OHS/WHS regulations and lifting standards
Technologies
Mobile cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, rigging gear
Responsibilities
Operate mobile cranes, telehandlers, and forklifts to lift, move, and position heavy machinery; Assist with shutdowns, equipment overhauls, and routine servicing by managing rigging and lifting logistics; Conduct pre-start inspections on all operated machinery and lifting equipment and log faults immediately; Plan lifts, including calculate load weights, determine centre of gravity, and select appropriate rigging gear; Assist in conducting VOC assessments for site personnel on cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, and other high-risk work equipment as a Subject Matter expert; Verify operator licenses and evaluate practical skills against company and regulatory standards.
