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

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Certified Crane Inspector

Crane Foreman (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Crane Foreman (Mechanical & Hydraulic)

https://www.myjobmag.com/apply-now/1375670

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