Crane Operator - NCCO

Your Job

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC has immediate openings for Crane Operators for various locations within the U.S.

Our Team

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC (KSPS) is a world leader for providing tower, vessel, and mass transfer equipment services to the refining and chemical industry.

We attained this leadership position by applying Principle Based Management®, our unique business philosophy that combines core values with a focused business approach.

Integrity, compliance and customer focus are paramount to our success and KSPS' industry leading position as a specialty tower, vessel and mass transfer internals service provider has been solidified in the marketplace because, quite simply, ''we do what we say we can do''.

There are many ways to define value.

For KSPS, meeting our commitments and exceeding customer expectations are key measures when it comes to quantifying the true value of a deliverable.

Unlike anyone else, KSPS has the ability to integrate people, experience, discipline, knowledge, and our unique principle based management business philosophy to deliver the best value proposition in the industry.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Crane Operator include:


* Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials, complete final inspections in accurate and timely manner demonstrating an understanding of how the product fits together.

Stop, think and ask if design or fabrication results appear to be unusual or not right.


* Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, completes pre-lift/critical lift sheet.


* Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.


* Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.


* Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or clamps as load requires.


* Perform daily crane inspections.


* Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.


* Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

We expect all field employees to:


* Actively participate in a strong safety culture


* Recognize safety hazards and risks


* Participate in onsite safety meetings


* Follow KSPS and client safety policies and procedures


* Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite


* Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work


* Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

Some of the physical demands include:


* Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.

Capable of working on sites with muddy and or snowy conditions.


* Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs


* Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by pr...