Crane Inspector

As a Crane Inspector the candidate will inspect, certify, and perform minor maintenance of overhead cranes and hoists for safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Completes inspection reports to provide the proper documentation and record findings.
• Inspecting structural components: sheaves, blocks and hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, operational aids, and safety devices.
• Inspects and performs minor repair of the structure, mechanical, electrical, operational, and safety items to meet inspection requirements.
• Performs load tests as per requirements and document findings.
• Assures safe operating practices and procedures are being used.
• Knows and uses the correct hand and voice signals while operating cranes and hoists.
• Understands basic rigging procedures and promotes safety.
• Possess the physical ability to safely operate overhead cranes and hoists.
• Immediately reports all major concerns or findings to the Supervisor or Facility Manager in writing.
• Seeks and follows advise from company structural engineer whenever concerns outside training arrive.
• Reports all injuries or potential accidents to the company Safety Manager.
• Formally request professional guidance from the structural engineer when structural concerns are located and appear to be above the crane inspector certification knowledge and training.
• Accountable For:
• Performing inspection and load testing of cranes and hoists and completing a comprehensive report for each.
• Lock and tag-out each device that fails the annual inspection.
• Working harmoniously with fellow workers and government employees.
• Accurately track jobs, hours worked, and timecard coding for all tasks performed.
• Vehicle inspection, maintenance log, fuel and immediately reporting all damage or accidents.
  
  

Qualifications

• Possess three (3) years of experience to perform the duties as inspector.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license, with acceptable driving record.
• Must have and maintain Crane Inspector and Operator/Rigging Certification through NCCO or equivalent agency.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses/IDs/certifications.
• Successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• Responsible for completing daily work order log documenting inspections, maintenance, and repair information, to include work performed, materials used, and hours worked on each assigned work order.
• Able to safely climb extension and step ladders.
• Work overtime when required.
• Must be capable of lifting minimum of 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job ID

2025-16072

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).