Crane Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation)

About the role

VURIN Ltd., an oil and gas organisation recognised as a Great Place to Work, is hiring a Crane Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation) for onsite or offshore work. The technician inspects, tests and maintains crane electrical and instrumentation systems so that power supply, motors, control circuits, limit switches, LMI/safe-load indicators and alarms operate safely and reliably, in line with API RP 2D, OEM requirements and client HSE procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspection and testing of crane electrical and instrumentation systems, including power supply, motors, control circuits, limit switches, LMI/safe-load indicators and alarms.
• Perform pre-use, periodic and post-repair functional checks of crane safety devices in line with API RP 2D and OEM requirements.
• Take and record insulation resistance, continuity, voltage and current readings on crane electrical equipment.
• Support Crane Specialists and Certified Crane Inspectors during API RP 2D inspections and load tests.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical panels, motors, cables, junction boxes, sensors and control components.
• Carry out electrical fault finding and repairs on power and control circuits, replacing defective components with approved parts and confirming correct operation.
• Assist with calibration and adjustment of LMI/safe-load indicators, limit switches and other safety devices under the direction of the Crane Specialist.
• Work under the Permit to Work system and apply isolation/LOTO before any electrical work.
• Take part in toolbox talks, job hazard analysis and pre-task risk assessments, and comply with client and VURIN HSE policies and life-saving rules.
• Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents promptly.
• Record inspection findings on checklists and job reports, update maintenance records, defect logs and crane history files, and report defects, spare parts and material needs to the Crane Foreman (Electrical & Instrumentation).
• Coordinate with the Mechanical & Hydraulic crew, Crane Operators and Deck Crew, liaise with client representatives on job scope, crane access and handover, and ensure tools and test instruments are in good condition and calibrated.