Certified Crane Inspector at VURIN Group

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Certified Crane Inspector 

Location:  Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time

The Role

• The Certified Crane Inspector will be responsible for independent pre-use, periodic and post-repair inspections of cranes, hoists and lifting accessories on onshore and offshore facilities.
• The role will ensure that cranes and lifting equipment meet API RP 2D and OEM requirements before use, and that inspection findings, defects and non-conformances are reported and certified accurately for the client.

What You’ll Do Crane Inspection

• Perform independent pre-use, periodic and post-repair inspections of cranes, hoists and lifting accessories to API RP 2D and OEM requirements.
• Check crane structures, wire ropes, hooks, sheaves, brakes and safety devices.
• Identify defects and conditions that make equipment unsafe for use.

 Load Testing:

• Witness crane load tests and confirm test results meet requirements.
• Verify test weights and rigging used for load tests are certified and suitable.

 Reporting & Certification:

• Raise defect reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where requirements are not met.
• Issue inspection reports and certificates for the client.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and certificate registers.

 HSE & Safe Work:

• Work under the Permit to Work system and confirm isolation is in place before inspection.
• Take part in toolbox talks and job hazard analysis 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.
• Coordination & Communication
• Coordinate with the Crane Foremen, Crane Specialists and technicians on inspection findings and close-out.
• Liaise with client representatives on inspection scope, results and certification.

Other Duties:

• Support pre-mobilisation inspections and crane readiness checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC lead or management.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering (minimum).
• API RP 2D Qualified Crane Inspector (required).
• LEEA or recognised third-party lifting equipment inspector certification.
• NDT (MT/UT) Level II certification is desirable.
• Valid BOSIET/OSP certificate for offshore assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools – Word and Excel for reporting.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in crane inspection, preferably in Oil & Gas (onshore/offshore)
• Experience inspecting cranes, hoists and lifting accessories and witnessing load tests.
• Experience raising defect reports, NCRs and inspection certificates.

 Knowledge & Proficiency:

• API RP 2D crane inspection requirements 
• OEM inspection requirements for cranes and hoists
• Wire rope, hook, sheave and brake inspection
• Lifting accessories inspection
• Load testing procedures
• NDT methods (MT/UT)
• Permit to Work and HSE practices

Skills & Competencies:

• Independent and objective inspection
• Defect identification and assessment
• Inspection reporting and certification