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) - Mechanical & Hydraulic
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Type: Full-time
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 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:
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 2D and OEM requirements.
Conduct API RP 2D 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 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
API RP 2D Certified Crane Specialist (required).
OEM training certification in engines, winches/Braden hoists and hydraulics.
Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel for reporting.