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Deepwater Crane Operator & Production Operator

Danos, LLC
Houma, LA Other
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2027

Overview

A Deepwater Crane Operator & Production Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining cranes on an offshore procurement platform in the Gulf of Mexico as well as work as a production operator when not completing lifts.

Responsibilities

  • Operate levers and pedals to control the crane.
  • Follow hand signals to raise, lower, and rotate the boom or load.
  • Lift and move equipment or material on the platform and between boats in various sea conditions.
  • Maintain and clean crane equipment.
  • Provide leadership to construction riggers.
  • Conduct safety and operation inspections of the crane.
  • Start up, Operate, Monitor and Shut Down Process and Utility Systems
  • Monitor, maintain and optimize process parameters (Level, flow, temperature, pressure etc.) within operating requirements.
  • Ensure sampling is carried out and sample results are acted upon.
  • Troubles shoot to maximize sales quality and delivery volume to identify problems.
  • Maintain discharge water quality within current SBMPC or local guidelines.
  • Monitor and operate electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices, Fire and Gas Systems
  • Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by company and client.
  • Witness third party calibrations when appropriate to provide verification of meter factors and volumes.
  • Prove export oil meters.
  • Carry out all operations in safe and environmentally sound manner. Operate offshore production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Real ID driver's license or current U.S. passport.
  • 5 or more years of prior offshore crane operating experience making dynamic lifts on a deepwater platform required.
  • 2-4 years offshore production operating experience.
  • Crane Operator Certification.
  • Previous experience operating Seatrax cranes preferred.
  • Deepwater operating experience preferred.
  • Mechanical experience or aptitude.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Deepwater Crane Operator & Production Operator in Houma, LA
$23.00 to $31.00
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