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Winch Operator
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The Winch Operator operates and monitors winches used for lifting, lowering, towing, positioning, and handling offshore equipment, loads, cables, or subsea tools. Candidates normally need relevant offshore or heavy-lifting experience, practical mechanical knowledge, good understanding of lifting plans and safe working practices, and the ability to read operational instructions. Offshore safety training such as BOSIET, HUET, medical clearance, and lifting or banksman certification may be required. The role demands concentration, physical fitness, strong communication, and strict compliance with permit-to-work, toolbox-talk, and stop-work procedures. Candidates should be comfortable working rotational shifts, in challenging weather, at height or near heavy machinery, and as part of a multinational project team.
About Global Projects Services AG
Global Projects Services AG is an international project-services and manpower company supporting energy, offshore, marine, construction, and industrial projects. The company typically provides skilled personnel and operational expertise for specialist activities such as lifting, rigging, mechanical work, subsea support, marine operations, and project execution. Its assignments may be carried out on offshore installations, vessels, construction sites, and other demanding industrial locations. Employees are generally expected to work to strict client, safety, quality, and environmental standards while adapting to rotational schedules and multicultural teams. Exact employment terms, project duration, benefits, and reporting arrangements can vary according to the client and country of assignment. Applicants should confirm the employing entity, contract jurisdiction, rotation pattern, certification requirements, and whether salary figures are gross or net before accepting an offer.