Crane Operators Safety Program

Crane Operators Safety Program

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department oversees the crane industry within the state of New Mexico.

All crane operators performing construction, demolition, or excavation work must have a valid and current New Mexico license to operate within the State. The Crane Operators Safety Program recognizes those who have successfully completed a course, based on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in order to obtain a New Mexico crane operator license before they can operate cranes in New Mexico. Operators with national accreditation from OECP, NCCER, and NCCCO must also obtain a New Mexico crane operator license before they can operate cranes in New Mexico.

Licensing authority is statewide and relates to crane type, tonnage, and seat-time for which licensing is sought.

Pursuant to provisions of the Crane Operators Safety Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 60-15-1 to -15 (2017), no person shall operate cranes unless licensed by the state or otherwise exempt under the Act. Any person, employer, or employer representative operating crane equipment without a proper license, unless exempt, shall be subject to administrative penalties, including, but not limited to, fines, license revocation, stop orders, or other injunctive relief.

The Crane Operators Safety Program ensures crane operators are properly trained and certified to protect life and property while operating cranes/hoisting equipment in New Mexico.

Contact

Kennon Freamon
Kennon.Freamon@rld.nm.gov

Address

New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
Carnival Ride Insurance Program
5500 San Antonio NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109