In a steel plant, a crane carries ladles of molten metal, billets and heavy equipment, and every lift has to be safe and well timed. This listing is for a Crane Operator I in steel manufacturing in Abu Dhabi, on a 12-month renewable contract.
About the Role
The Crane Operator I is responsible for operating all cranes within SMP2, including remotely controlled cranes, cabin billet cranes and cabin hot metal cranes. The listing asks for technical knowledge of overhead crane operation. You would coordinate the production flow across EAF, LRF, CCM and refractory areas to cut crane-related downtime, and run cranes effectively to keep the plant safe, covering the safe lifting and transport of production vessels, raw materials and equipment.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Working with several crane types in a steel plant builds specialist skills. The listing does not describe a promotion path, and the 12-month contract is renewable, so ask about the likelihood of renewal and any progression.
Why This Role Matters
Hot metal lifts leave no room for error. Steady, careful crane work protects people and keeps the whole melt shop moving.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate all cranes in SMP2, including remote-controlled, cabin billet and cabin hot metal cranes
- Apply technical knowledge of overhead crane operation
- Coordinate production flow across EAF, LRF, CCM and refractory areas to cut crane-related downtime
- Keep crane operation effective and the plant safe
- Lift and move production vessels, raw materials and equipment safely
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical knowledge of overhead cranes
- Excellent English
- Steel plant or heavy industry crane experience is clearly relevant to the duties
About This Opportunity
The listing gives no salary or benefits. Ask about pay, visa, accommodation, transport, shift pattern, overtime and whether the contract is renewed before you accept an offer.
Who Should Apply
Experienced overhead crane operators, ideally from steel, metal or other heavy industry, who are comfortable with remote and cabin cranes should apply. The listing gives no email or link, so apply through the recruiter or original posting and quote job code JPC 6704.
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