About this role
## Role: Crane Specialist ( FSR / SME ) ( Mechanical & Hydraulic )
Location: Onsite / Offshore
VURIN Ltd. – Where Significance Meets Opportunity!
VURIN Ltd. is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation operating
in the oil and gas sector, committed to delivering significant value through technical excellence, disciplined execution and strong business partnerships. Recognised as a Great Place
to Work, we foster a culture built around empowerment, collaboration and excellence.
The Role
The Crane Specialist ( FSR / SME ) ( Mechanical & Hydraulic ) will be responsible for providing OEM-aligned technical expertise on crane engines, winches/Braden hoists, hydraulic systems and structures on onshore and offshore facilities.
The role will lead complex technical work, approve repair methods, carry out API RP 2 D inspections and train technicians
and client personnel, ensuring cranes are returned to service safely and
reliably in line with API RP 2 D, OEM
requirements and client HSE procedures.
What You’ll Do
Technical
Expertise & Diagnostics
• Provide expert support on
crane engines, winches/Braden hoists, hydraulic systems and structures.
• Lead root cause analysis on
mechanical, hydraulic and structural failures.
• Approve repair methods for
mechanical and hydraulic faults.
Inspection, Testing & Certification
• Lead crane load testing in line with API RP 2 D and OEM requirements.
• Conduct API RP 2 D inspections and support crane certification.
• Support return-to-service
decisions with complete inspection and test evidence.
Overhaul & Repair Oversight
• Lead overhaul and exchange work on crane engines, winches/Braden hoists and hydraulic components.
• Review repair work by
technicians and foremen against OEM requirements.
• Identify structural defects
and escalate for engineering or NDT support where required.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Train technicians and client personnel on crane systems, maintenance practices and safe working methods.
• Provide on-the-job coaching
to technicians and foremen during complex jobs.
• Share lessons learned and
OEM updates with the maintenance team.
HSE & Documentation
• Work under the Permit to
Work system and ensure isolation/LOTO is applied before work starts.
• Prepare technical reports,
inspection reports and repair recommendations for review.
• Report defects, spare parts
needs and recurring failures to the Crane/O&M Engineer.
• Comply with client and VURIN
HSE policies, procedures and life-saving rules on site.
• Report unsafe acts, unsafe
conditions, near misses and incidents promptly.
### Requirements
What We Are Looking For
Education
• B achelor’s
degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• API
RP 2 D Certified Crane Specialist ( required ) .
• OEM
training certification in engines, winches/Braden hoists and hydraulics.
• Valid B OSIET / OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel
for reporting.
Experience
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