Certified Crane Inspector

Role: Certified Crane Inspector Location: Onsite / Offshore

VURIN Ltd. – Where Significance Meets Opportunity! VURIN Ltd. is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation operating in the oil and gas sector, committed to delivering significant value through technical excellence, disciplined execution and strong business partnerships. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, we foster a culture built around empowerment, collaboration and excellence.

  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 2 D 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

What We Are Looking For

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 & G as ( 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 2 D 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