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 Technician (Mechanical & Hydraulic)
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Type: Full-time
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 2D 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.
What We Are Looking For Education:
ND in Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field (minimum).
API 2D Certified Crane Technician (required).
Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
Certification in hydraulics, rigging or isolation.