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Certified Crane Inspector

Posted 4 days agoClosing in 28 days, Closes Nov 30, 2026Apply by Nov 30, 2026

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Role:CertifiedCraneInspector Location: Onsite/Offshore

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TheRole

TheCertifiedCraneInspectorwillberesponsibleforindependentpre-use,periodicandpost-repair inspections of cranes, hoists and lifting accessories on onshore and offshore facilities.

TherolewillensurethatcranesandliftingequipmentmeetAPIRP2DandOEMrequirementsbeforeuse,and that inspection findings, defects and non-conformances are reported and certified accurately for the client.


What You’ll Do CraneInspection
•Performindependentpre-use,periodicandpost-repairinspectionsofcranes,hoistsandlifting accessories to API RP 2D and OEM requirements.

  • Check crane structures, wire ropes, hooks, sheaves, brakes and safetydevices.

•Identify defects and conditions that make equipment unsafe foruse.

LoadTesting

  • Witness crane load tests and confirm test results meetrequirements.

•Verify test weights and rigging used for load tests are certified andsuitable.

Reporting &Certification

  • Raisedefect reports and Non-ConformanceReports (NCRs)where requirementsare notmet.

•Issue inspection reports and certificates for theclient.

•Maintain accurate inspection records and certificateregisters.

HSE & SafeWork

  • Work under the Permit to Work system and confirm isolation is in place beforeinspection.

•Takepartintoolboxtalksandjobhazardanalysiswiththeworkcrew.

•Comply with client and VURIN HSE policies, procedures and life-saving rules onsite.

•Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses and incidentspromptly.

Coordination &Communication
•CoordinatewiththeCraneForemen,CraneSpecialistsandtechniciansoninspectionfindingsandclose-out.
•Liaise with client representatives on inspection scope, results andcertification.


OtherDuties

  • Support pre-mobilisation inspections and crane readinesschecks.

•Perform other duties asassigned by theQA/QC lead ormanagement.


Requirements

WhatWeAreLookingFor

Education
•Bachelor’s degreeor HNDinEngineering (minimum).
•API RP2DQualifiedCraneInspector(required).
•LEEAorrecognisedthird-partyliftingequipmentinspectorcertification.
•NDT(MT/UT)LevelIIcertificationisdesirable.
•ValidBOSIET/OSPcertificateforoffshoreassignments.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools - Word and Excel forreporting.
Experience
•Minimum10yearsincraneinspection,preferablyinOil&Gas(onshore/offshore)
•Experience inspecting cranes, hoists and lifting accessories and witnessing load tests.
  • Experience raising defect reports, NCRs and inspection certificates.

Knowledge &Proficiency

  • APIRP2Dcraneinspectionrequirements

•OEM inspection requirements for cranes andhoists

•Wire rope, hook, sheave and brakeinspection

•Lifting accessoriesinspection

•Load testingprocedures

•NDT methods(MT/UT)

•Permit to Work and HSEpractices

Skills &Competencies

  • Independent and objectiveinspection

•Defect identification andassessment

•Inspection reporting andcertification


Locations
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Education
associate degree, bachelor degree, and professional certificate
Experience
10+ years

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