crane crew supervisor

Code 3123.1.7

Crane crew supervisors are present to supervise crane operations. They keep an eye on safety and make sure regulations are followed. The supervisor takes quick decisions to resolve problems.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • crane load charts
  • mechanical systems

Skills and competences

  • liaise with managers
  • evaluate employees work
  • inspect construction supplies
  • ensure equipment availability
  • process incoming construction supplies
  • interpret 2D plans
  • interpret 3D plans
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • supervise staff
  • work in a construction team
  • use safety equipment in construction

Transversal competences

  • coordinate construction activities
  • guide operation of heavy construction equipment
  • manage health and safety standards
  • mechanical tools
  • keep records of work progress
  • plan resource allocation
  • plan shifts of employees
  • react to events in time-critical environments
  • monitor stock level

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences