Crane Technician( Mechanical & Hydraulic)

VURIN GROUPPort Harcourt, Rivers StateOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

## Role: Crane Technician ( 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 Technician ( Mechanical & Hydraulic ) will be responsible for the inspection, preventive and
corrective maintenance of crane mechanical and hydraulic systems on onshore and
offshore facilities.
The role will ensure that winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, slew rings, engines/power packs, pumps, cylinders and hoses function
safely and reliably, in line with API RP 2 D, OEM requirements and client HSE procedures.
What You’ll Do
Inspection & Testing
• Carry out scheduled inspection of crane mechanical and hydraulic systems, including winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, slew rings, engines/power packs,
pumps, cylinders and hoses.
• Perform pre-use, periodic and post-repair functional checks of crane mechanical and hydraulic systems in line with API RP 2 D and OEM requirements.
• Check and record hydraulic pressures, oil levels, leaks and wear on crane mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Support Crane Specialists and Certified Crane Inspectors during load testing and pre-mobilisation inspections.
Maintenance & Repairs
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on crane winches, hoists, brakes, slew rings,
engines/power packs and hydraulic components.
• Carry out lubrication of crane mechanical components in line with OEM requirements and maintenance schedules.
• Carry out hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on crane pumps, cylinders, hoses and associated components.
• Remove and replace defective mechanical and hydraulic components with approved parts and confirm correct operation
after repair.

HSE & Isolation
• Work under the Permit to Work system and apply isolation/LOTO before any mechanical or hydraulic work.
• Take part in toolbox talks, job hazard analysis and pre-task risk assessments 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.

Documentation & Reporting
• Record inspection findings
on inspection checklists and job reports.
• Update maintenance records,
defect logs and crane history files after each job.
• Report defects, spare parts and material needs
to the Crane Foreman (Mechanical & Hydraulic ).
• Submit completed job reports
and test records for review and sign- off.
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.
• Ensure tools and test
equipment are in good condition and within calibration.

Other Duties
• Support pre-mobilisation
inspections and crane readiness checks.
• Participate in on-the-job
and OEM training programmes.
• Perform other duties as
assigned by the Crane Foreman or management.

### Requirements
What We Are Looking For
Education
• ND in Mechanical Engineering, or related
Engineering field ( minimum ) .
• API 2 D Certified Crane Technician ( required ) .
• Valid B OSIET / OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Certification in hydraulics, rigging or isolation