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The Role

• The Certified Crane Inspector will be responsible for independent pre-use, periodic and post-repair inspections of cranes, hoists and lifting accessories on onshore and offshore facilities.
• The role will ensure that cranes and lifting equipment meet API RP 2D and OEM requirements before use, and that inspection findings, defects and non-conformances are reported and certified accurately for the client.

What You’ll Do Crane Inspection

• Perform independent pre-use, periodic and post-repair inspections of cranes, hoists and lifting accessories to API RP 2D and OEM requirements.
• Check crane structures, wire ropes, hooks, sheaves, brakes and safety devices.
• Identify defects and conditions that make equipment unsafe for use.

 Load Testing

• Witness crane load tests and confirm test results meet requirements.
• Verify test weights and rigging used for load tests are certified and suitable.

 Reporting & Certification

• Raise defect reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where requirements are not met.
• Issue inspection reports and certificates for the client.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and certificate registers.

 HSE & Safe Work

• Work under the Permit to Work system and confirm isolation is in place before inspection.
• Take part in toolbox talks and job hazard analysis with the work crew.
• Comply with client and VURIN HSE policies, procedures and life-saving rules on site.
• Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents promptly.
• Coordination & Communication
• Coordinate with the Crane Foremen, Crane Specialists and technicians on inspection findings and close-out.
• Liaise with client representatives on inspection scope, results and certification.

Other Duties

• Support pre-mobilisation inspections and crane readiness checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC lead or management.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering (minimum).
• API RP 2D Qualified Crane Inspector (required).
• LEEA or recognised third-party lifting equipment inspector certification.
• NDT (MT/UT) Level II certification is desirable.
• Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel for reporting.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in crane inspection, preferably in Oil & Gas (onshore/offshore)
• Experience inspecting cranes, hoists and lifting accessories and witnessing load tests.
• Experience raising defect reports, NCRs and inspection certificates.

 Knowledge & Proficiency

• API RP 2D crane inspection requirements 
• OEM inspection requirements for cranes and hoists
• Wire rope, hook, sheave and brake inspection
• Lifting accessories inspection
• Load testing procedures
• NDT methods (MT/UT)
• Permit to Work and HSE practices

Skills & Competencies

• Independent and objective inspection
• Defect identification and assessment
• Inspection reporting and certification

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The Role

• The role will ensure that daily tasks are planned, permits are obtained, isolation and HSE requirements are enforced, and electrical and instrumentation repairs meet the required quality, in line with API RP 2D, OEM requirements and client HSE procedures.
• The Crane Foreman (Electrical & Instrumentation) will be responsible for leading the electrical and instrumentation technician crew at site during crane inspection, maintenance and testing activities onshore and offshore facilities.

What You’ll Do Supervision & Planning

• Plan and allocate daily tasks for the electrical and instrumentation technician crew at site. 
•  Supervise inspection, maintenance and repair of crane electrical and instrumentation systems, including power supply, motors, control circuits, limit switches, LMI/safe-load indicators and alarms. 
•  Ensure work is carried out in line with API RP 2D, OEM requirements and approved procedures. 
•  Ensure the crew has the tools, test equipment, spare parts and materials needed for each job. 

 Permits, Isolation & HSE 

• Obtain permits under the Permit to work system before work starts. 
•  Enforce isolation and HSE requirements on all electrical and instrumentation work. 
•  Lead toolbox talks, job hazard analysis and pre-task risk assessments with the crew. 
•  Stop work where safety, isolation or equipment integrity controls are inadequate. 
•  Comply with client and VURIN HSE policies, procedures and life-saving rules on site. 
•  Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents promptly. 

 Quality & Testing 

• Check the quality of electrical and instrumentation repairs carried out by the crew. 
•  Sign off functional checks of crane safety devices after maintenance or repair. 
•  Confirm defective components are replaced with approved parts and operate correctly after repair. 

 Documentation & Reporting 

• Review inspection checklists, job reports and test records completed by the crew. 
•  Ensure maintenance records, defect logs and crane history files are kept up to date. 
•  Report progress, defects and material needs to the Crane/O&M Engineer. 

 Coordination & Communication 

• Coordinate with the Mechanical & Hydraulic crew, Crane Operators and Deck Crew during maintenance and testing activities.
• Liaise with client representatives on job scope, crane access and handover. 
•  Support Crane Specialists and Certified Crane Inspectors during API RP 2D inspections and load tests.

Other Duties 

• Guide and develop technicians on the job. 
•  Support pre-mobilisation inspections and crane readiness checks. 
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the Crane/O&M Engineer or management. 

Requirements

• What We Are Looking For Education
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, or related Engineering field.
• API 2D Certified Crane Technician (required).
• Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Certification in electrical safety or isolation/LOTO.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel for reporting.

Experience 

•  Minimum 10 years in crane electrical and instrumentation maintenance, preferably in Oil & Gas (onshore/offshore).
• Experience leading or supervising technician crews at site. 
•  Hands-on experience with pedestal, mobile and overhead crane electrical and control systems. 

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The Role

• The Crane Foreman (Mechanical & Hydraulic) Carries out inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance of crane mechanical and hydraulic systems (winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, slew rings, engines/power packs, pumps, cylinders and hoses). Performs lubrication, component removal and replacement, hydraulic troubleshooting, and supports load testing and pre-mobilisation inspections.

What You’ll Do Supervision & Planning

• Plan and allocate daily tasks for the mechanical and hydraulic technician crew at site.
•  Supervise inspection, maintenance and repair of crane mechanical and hydraulic systems, including winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, slew rings, engines/power packs, pumps, cylinders and hoses.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with API RP 2D, OEM requirements and approved procedures.
• Ensure the crew has the tools, test equipment, spare parts and materials needed for each job.

Permits, Isolation & HSE

• Obtain permits under the Permit to Work system before work starts.
• Enforce safe rigging, isolation and HSE requirements on all mechanical and hydraulic work.
• Lead toolbox talks, job hazard analysis and pre-task risk assessments with the crew.
• Stop work where safety, isolation or equipment integrity controls are inadequate.
• Comply with client and VURIN HSE policies, procedures and life-saving rules on site.
• Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents promptly.

Quality & Testing

• Check the quality of mechanical and hydraulic repairs carried out by the crew.
• Witness functional and load tests after maintenance or repair.
• Confirm defective components are replaced with approved parts and operate correctly after repair.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review inspection checklists, job reports and test records completed by the crew.
• Ensure maintenance records, defect logs and crane history files are kept up to date.
• Report progress, defects and material needs to the Crane/O&M Engineer.

Coordination & Communication

•  Coordinate with the Electrical & Instrumentation crew, Crane Operators and Deck Crew during maintenance and testing activities.
• Liaise with client representatives on job scope, crane access and handover.
• Support Crane Specialists and Certified Crane Inspectors during API RP 2D inspections and load tests.

Other Duties

• Guide and develop technicians on the job.
• Support pre-mobilisation inspections and crane readiness checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Crane/O&M Engineer or management.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• API 2D Certified Crane Technician (required).
• Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Certification in rigging, hydraulics or isolation/LOTO.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel for reporting.

 Experience

• Minimum 10 years in crane mechanical and hydraulic maintenance, preferably in Oil & Gas (onshore/offshore).
•  Experience leading or supervising technician crews at site.
• Hands-on experience with pedestal, mobile and overhead crane mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Proven experience working under Permit to Work and isolation/LOTO systems

 Knowledge & Proficiency

• Crane mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves and slew rings
• Crane engines/power packs, pumps, cylinders and hoses
• API RP 2D crane inspection, maintenance and load testing requirements
• Safe rigging and lifting practices
• Permit to Work, isolation/LOTO and HSE practices
• Work planning and crew supervision

 Skills & Competencies

• Team leadership and crew supervision
• Work planning and task allocation
• Mechanical and hydraulic fault finding and troubleshooting
• Quality checking of repairs and test sign-off
• Accurate record keeping and reporting
• Effective communication and coordination 
• Ability to work under pressure in offshore conditions