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: Crane Specialist (FSR/SME) - Electrical & Instrumentation
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Type: Full-time
The Role
The Crane Specialist (FSR/SME) (Electrical & Instrumentation) will be responsible for providing OEM-aligned technical expertise on crane electrical, control and LMI systems on onshore and offshore facilities.
The role will lead complex technical work, approve repair methods, carry out API RP 2D inspections and train technicians and client personnel, ensuring cranes are returned to service safely and reliably in line with API RP 2D, OEM requirements and client HSE procedures.
What You’ll Do Technical Expertise & Diagnostics:
Lead complex diagnostics on crane electrical, control and LMI systems.
Carry out parameter checks on crane control and LMI systems in line with OEM requirements.
Lead calibration of LMI/safe-load indicators, limit switches and other safety devices.
Approve repair methods for electrical and instrumentation faults.
Inspection, Testing & Certification:
Conduct API RP 2D inspections of crane electrical, control and safety systems.
Verify correct operation of safety devices and alarms after calibration, overhaul or repair.
Support load tests and return-to-service decisions with complete inspection and test evidence.
Overhaul & Repair Oversight:
Provide technical oversight of electrical and instrumentation overhaul work.
Review repair work by technicians and foremen against OEM requirements.
Lead root cause analysis on recurring electrical and instrumentation failures.
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:
Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, or related Engineering field.
API 2D Certified Crane Technician (required).
OEM training certification on crane electrical, control or LMI systems.
Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel for reporting.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years in crane electrical and instrumentation maintenance, inspection and overhaul, preferably in Oil & Gas (onshore/offshore).
In-depth experience with pedestal, mobile and overhead crane electrical, control and LMI systems.
Experience as a field service representative or subject matter expert on cranes.
Proven experience working under Permit to Work and isolation/LOTO systems.
Knowledge & Proficiency:
Crane electrical power, control and LMI systems
Calibration of LMI/safe-load indicators, limit switches and safety devices
API RP 2D crane inspection and maintenance requirements
Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and OEM manuals
Hazardous area (Ex) electrical equipment requirements
Permit to Work, isolation/LOTO and HSE practices.