Crane Technician (Mechanical & Hydraulic)

About the role

VURIN Ltd., an oil and gas organisation recognised as a Great Place to Work, is hiring a Crane Technician (Mechanical & Hydraulic) for onsite or offshore work. The technician inspects, maintains and repairs crane mechanical and hydraulic systems on onshore and offshore facilities so that winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, slew rings, engines/power packs, pumps, cylinders and hoses operate safely and reliably, in line with API RP 2D, OEM requirements and client HSE procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Scheduled inspection of crane mechanical and hydraulic systems, including winches, hoists, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, slew rings, engines/power packs, pumps, cylinders and hoses.
• Pre-use, periodic and post-repair functional checks in line with API RP 2D and OEM requirements.
• Check and record hydraulic pressures, oil levels, leaks and wear.
• Support Crane Specialists and Certified Crane Inspectors during load testing and pre-mobilisation inspections.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on winches, hoists, brakes, slew rings, engines/power packs and hydraulic components.
• Lubricate mechanical components according to OEM requirements and maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders and hoses, replacing defective parts with approved ones and confirming correct operation.
• 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, and report unsafe acts, conditions, near misses and incidents.
• Record inspection findings on checklists and job reports, update maintenance records, defect logs and crane history files, and submit completed job reports and test records for sign-off.
• Coordinate with the Electrical & Instrumentation crew, Crane Operators and Deck Crew, liaise with client representatives on job scope, crane access and handover, and ensure tools and test equipment are calibrated.
• Support pre-mobilisation inspections, take part in on-the-job and OEM training, and perform other duties assigned by the Crane Foreman or management.

Required profile

• National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field (minimum).
• API 2D Certified Crane Technician (required).
• Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Certification in hydraulics, rigging or isolation.