Crane Supervisor

About This Role

To plan, supervise, and coordinate mobile crane operations, rigging and lifting activities into designated site positions, in a safe and efficient manner.

In This Role You Will:

Continuous Improvement

• Measure and report on overall equipment and infrastructure performance.
• Provide input into continuous improvements of processes and systems through the identification of opportunities.
• Support troubleshooting, identification and evaluation of root causes of failures, to improve crane availability and performance.
• Review work execution performance of the team to identify gaps and take necessary corrective actions.

Crane Planning

• Oversee the booking process for cranes and related machinery.
• Conceptualise, plan and develop critical lift plans and conduct other pre-lift risk assessments.
• Supervise the assembly of heavy mobile crane fleets.
• Provide final sign-off for operation on assembled cranes.
• Develop crane-related budgets and monitor costs.
• Collaborate with Operations Supervisors on the best approach to get tasks done without affecting production.

Crane Operation and Supervision

• Manage and supervise crane and rigging operations.
• Supervise and provide detailed technical expertise and guidance on critical lifts taking place on the mine site.
• Supervise and assist Crane Operators to adhere to daily pre-start check policy.
• Supervise Crane Operators in their conduct of monthly inspections on the machines.
• Oversee that the Crane Operators document and file inspection reports.
• Supervise all crane related activity across the mine site.
• Supervise crane operating works at the decant area (tailings).
• Supervise crane operating works at the underground project.
• Supervise mill liners movement during liner change out.
• Train and hold Crane Operators accountable to safe operations and practices.
• Act in the capacity of custodian for maintaining all lifting equipment and machinery registers for certifications, repairs and inspections.

Health and safety Management

• Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his / her supervision.
• Provide hands-on assistance during operations activities and ensuring that safe work practices are followed.
• Verify that all activities meet strict statutory requirements.
• Champion critical safety standards for cranes and lifting.
• Conduct periodic safety meetings and inspections.
• Attend monthly safety inspection and meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs

• Oversee the conditions of cranes and their maintenance schedules.
• Schedule call-outs for cranes on-site and coordinate.
• repairs for breakdowns to reduce downtime.
• Confirm that all relevant load tests are carried out.
• Make sure all crane and rigging gears are certified to comply with minimum legal requirements.
• Make sure that the cranes and equipment are in safe working condition.
• Conduct checks and maintain all overhead hoists onsite.
• Record any maintenance work carried out on the over-crane logbook.
• Dismantling and assembling of crawler cranes if moving from one site to another.

Staff Supervision

• Liaise with Maintenance Supervisors and outline the training needs and requirements of the maintenance workforce.
• Participate in the development of training approaches and facilitate training relating to crane operations.
• Supervise and manage supporting Crane contractor works.
• Supervise allocated staff member(s) by:
  •     prioritising and allocating tasks/responsibilities.
  •     checking and controlling the quality of work outputs.
  •     providing on-the-job training, mentoring and coaching.
  •     performing the first level of performance appraisal.
  •     recommending further / relevant training courses and development actions.
  •     disciplining poor performance or actions (first level of disciplinary).
  •     approving leave (first signature) and
  •     enhancing communication with staff through regular feedback, contact, meetings and briefings.

Work Scheduling and Allocation 

• Develop daily work schedule and assign work to the Crane Operators to expedite workflow and accomplish high-priority tasks, as needed.
• Establish short-term activities directed toward work continuity.
• Exercise considerable judgment in establishing job priorities.

Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that an employee must meet to perform essential functions of this job successfully.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the field work environment is frequent. Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces.
• Incumbent is expected to follow the Clear-20 Rule with respect to accident hazards.
• Incumbent is expected to possess a high degree of continuous concentration during the execution of tasks.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• MVT II (Motor Vehicle Technician) or its equivalent.
• Crane Operator Certification of Competency.

Additional Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge of the work management process.
• Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• An equipment Operating License (E&F) is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 – 8 years’ crane operation experience in a process plant or large scale multi pit operations.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong information monitoring and management skills.
• Strong planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to conduct crane calibrations for correct lifting with load cell.
• Ability to operate crawler crane for the lifting of heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate Grove Crane GRT880, GRT165 and GMK5200. All and Rough Terrain Cranes respectively.
• Ability to operate elevated work platform (EWP)
• Ability to operate crane-mounted truck (HiaB Truck)
• Ability to pass part lines of all cranes.
• Ability to service overhead cranes.
• Ability to operate overhead hoist for lifting heavy equipment around mill area (i.e. motors, pinions, gearboxes).

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Assertive.
• Customer Focused.
• Decisive.
• Directive.
• Environmental Scan.
• Goal Oriented.
• Initiating.
• Leadership.
• Pro-Active.
• Safety Conscious.
• Self-Responsibility.
• Team Player.
• Technically Inclined.
• Transparent.
• Ability to work well under pressure.