Crane Operator


  2026-07-15
  , Nigeria
  Not specified
  Other

Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited is a 100% Nigerian-owned company with offices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The company was established to be an international player with regional strength as a provider of underwater and topside IRM (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) of FPSOs, Rigs, SPMs, and offshore and onshore terminals /platforms, primarily in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Crane Operator

Location: Offshore, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Shall report any damage or incidents that occur to the crane or structure during lifting operations immediately to the Barge Master or designate
  • Perform pre-use checks of the Lifting Appliance prior to commencing any operations
  • Ensure all lifts are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the company's expectations
  • Any defects must be recorded and passed to the Barge Master or designate in a timely manner
  • Select appropriate lifting gear for the lift in question ensuring the valid lifting colour code in use
  • Ensure a Lifting Assessment/Plan in place for all lifting operations, involving all those participating in the lifting operation

Required Skills and Experience

  • Fire Team Leader
  • Stage 3 Crane Operator
  • Recent and extensive experience in NOV Knuckleboom Cranes
  • Helicopter Landing Officer
  • Helideck Team Training
  • Deck Rating 1 or 2 is an added advantage
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a CO on a drillship

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 22nd July 2026.


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