Crane Foreman (mechanical & Hydraulic)

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