What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operators - SunZia North (New Mexico) position at Blattner Energy, LLC?
Blattner is seeking experienced Crane Operators to join our team in New Mexico. This role involves lifting, positioning, and assembling wind turbine components using a variety of cranes, including the MLC650, MLC300, MLC165, and many more.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- 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, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
- Performs rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections. Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
- Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.
- Adheres to all safety protocols, company policies, and industry regulations. Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate lifting operations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy-lift cranes, preferably in wind energy or large-scale construction.
- Technical school degree/certification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- NCCCO, Crane Physical and Valid Driver's License. Certification/License from an Accredited organization i.e. CIC, NCCER, NCCCO or OECP (Required)
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
- Experience operating large scale cranes
- Experience working in renewable energy
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
**All full-time, non-union employees are eligible for the following benefits (including full-time interns; part-time interns are excluded)
- 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employee
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums
- 401(k) with company match
- Vision insurance
- Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)
- Employee/family focused culture
- And more!
WHO ARE WE?
Blattner Company is a leading renewable energy contractor and service provider with utility scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. Based at our headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, we are powered by over a century of construction experience and passionate, innovative employees.
Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team – Leading America to a clean energy future!
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
