Crane Operator — Saipem (Afungi, Cabo Delgado)

The essentials: Saipem has an open vacancy for a Crane Operator on the project in Afungi, Cabo Delgado province. You can send your application by email until September 28, 2026.

About the project and the role

Saipem operates an industrial project in the oil, gas, and LNG sector in Afungi, Cabo Delgado province. The Crane Operator position is a field job based directly at the construction site.

In this role, you will operate mobile cranes and perform loading, unloading, and material handling activities. Your lifting operations maintain the work pace and daily operability of the site, ensuring the protection of all teams on-site.

In an industrial project of this type, the way loads are moved prevents downtime and enables continuous work. Your performance is central to this material handling process.

With every lift, you assess the situation and decide whether the operation meets the required safety conditions to proceed or must stop. Your attention to detail and respect for standards are reflected in everyone's safety.

What you will do day-to-day

Your main responsibility is to operate mobile cranes safely for material handling tasks on site. Activities cover warehouses, laydown areas, and cargo receiving areas.

In your daily routine, you will perform the following tasks:

• Inspect the crane before each use and complete the required checklists;
• Confirm the equipment's capacity, configuration, and operating conditions before each lift;
• Follow approved lifting plans, load charts, and instructions from the lifting team;
• Coordinate operations with riggers/slingers (lifting crew) and lifting supervisors;
• Safely position and set up the crane, ensuring proper outrigger placement and ground conditions;
• Stop the operation immediately whenever you identify an unsafe condition;
• Report any defect, damage, or equipment maintenance requirement;
• Comply with project lifting procedures, HSE requirements, and site traffic rules.

Working conditions

The post is located at the Afungi construction site in Cabo Delgado province. This is an on-site field role within the company's oil and gas operation.

The established working hours require availability to work day and night shifts.

Professional development

In this position at Saipem, you consolidate your ability to manage lifting operations in an industrial context. You develop practical experience in reading and applying load charts in real site situations.

You also gain experience in direct coordination with lifting support teams and technical supervision. It is a valued field experience in industrial sites, combining equipment technical knowledge with direct responsibility for collective safety.

Before applying

To submit a seamless application, prepare all requested documentation in advance:

• Verify that your crane operator certification or license is valid and covers the required category and capacity;
• Gather supporting documentation and proof of prior experience in industrial, construction, oil, gas, or LNG projects;
• Organize your CV clearly; if you want structuring tips, consult our guide on CVs for technical roles in Mozambique;
• Prepare the email message attaching the necessary files; you can learn best practices in our article on how to send a CV by email;
• Confirm the submission deadline to send your documents within the specified timeframe.

How to apply

To formalize your application, send your updated CV along with supporting documents to the email address Ccsjv.recruitment@saipem.com.

The deadline for submission is September 28, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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