Subsea Knuckleboom Crane Operator

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Operate and maintain offshore pedestal/knuckle-boom cranes on subsea vessels or platforms, executing lifts for materials, equipment, and personnel-including subsea operations-with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL:

• Perform crane operations safely and efficiently, handling heavy loads per lift plans and load charts.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections on crane components such as wire ropes, sheaves, hooks, hydraulics, and safety devices, log checks daily.
• Plan and execute lifts: interpret load charts, maintain exclusion zones, and coordinate deck-vessel transfers under dynamic sea conditions.
• Lead pre-lift briefings, confirm rigging setup, communication channels, and permit-to-work coordination.
• Manage subsea lifts with active heave compensation and specialized method statements for personnel baskets, long/oversized loads, or hazardous materials.
• Monitor vessel deck conditions with Bridge/DP team to select optimal weather windows and timing for safe operations.
• Supervise riggers, employ proper signaling and tag-line control, and prevent side-loading or shock-loading.
• Initiate emergency procedures, including stop-work, safe crane state securing, emergency lowering, and power-loss recovery.
• Perform first-line maintenance: lubricate, inspect hydraulic levels/filters, wire rope checks, and minor repairs.
• Keep accurate records: lift plans, checklists, deviation reports, logbooks, and documentation for all crane operations.
• Participate in safety meetings, emergency drills, and ongoing training.

REQUIRED:

• Certification:
  Offshore Crane Operator (OPITO Stage 2 or Stage 3 as applicable).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2-3 years of operating cranes on offshore vessels/platforms; subsea heavy-lift experience common.
• Competence with crane types:
  Pedestal, knuckle-boom, lattice-boom, with subsea/heave-compensated cranes preferred.
• Technical skills:
  Strong understanding of load charts, maritime regulations, rigging, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
• Physical & interpersonal:
  Capable of long offshore shifts in challenging environments; excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
• Certification & documentation:
  Valid TWIC, medical fitness, and any required national/regional permits.

PAY, BENEFITS AND

WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Operates in offshore/on-vessel settings under variable weather and sea states.
• Rotational schedule (e.g., 28 days on / 28 days off), requiring adaptability and resilience.
• Works closely with deck, ROV, subsea teams, and vessel Bridge/DP during subsea operations.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

• Occasional
  • Lift 50-100 pounds.
  • Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
  • Differentiate between colors.
  • Wear PPE for skin protection.
  • Eye protection.
• Frequent
  • Lift 25-50 pounds.
  • Wear PPE for head, hands.
  • Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
  • Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.
  • Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
  • Operate a motor vehicle.
• Constant
  • Lift 10-20 pounds.
  • Standing and walking.
  • Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.
  • Steel/safety toed shoes/boots.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the People Soft or Oceanet portals.