The VURIN Group is a diversified portfolio of businesses across various sectors of the oil and gas and infrastructure industries, in Nigeria and beyond, with the primary mission to establish, grow, and manage the most successful group of energy operations and support businesses, in terms of superior shareholder returns, business leadership, and contribution to society.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Certified Crane Inspector
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Type: Full-time
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 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