Certified Crane Inspector at VURIN Group – Port Harcourt, Rivers

VURIN Group is recruiting a full-time Certified Crane Inspector in Port Harcourt to assess cranes, hoists and lifting accessories used at onshore and offshore facilities. The inspector will work to API RP 2D and equipment-manufacturer requirements and provide independent inspection evidence for clients.

Inspection and certification

• Perform pre-use, scheduled and post-repair inspections of lifting equipment, including structural components, wire ropes, hooks, sheaves, brakes and safety systems.
• Witness load tests, check the suitability and certification of test weights and rigging, and document test outcomes.
• Record defects and non-conformances, issue appropriate inspection reports and certificates, and maintain inspection registers.
• Coordinate findings and corrective actions with crane foremen, technicians, specialists and client representatives.
• Carry out inspections under Permit to Work controls, isolation and HSE procedures; report hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Assist with pre-mobilisation inspection and crane-readiness checks.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering.
• API RP 2D Qualified Crane Inspector accreditation and LEEA or another recognised third-party lifting inspector certification.
• At least 10 years’ crane-inspection experience, preferably in oil and gas, with practical exposure to load testing, defect reports and certification.
• Valid BOSIET/OSP certification for offshore assignments; NDT (MT/UT) Level II is desirable.
• Knowledge of OEM inspection procedures, lifting accessories, load testing, Permit to Work and HSE practices.
• Ability to produce clear reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.