Crane Inspection Engineer

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Offshore logistics and construction support

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Crane Inspection Engineer has overall responsibility for all major inspection and maintenance of cranes on board an offshore installation / construction vessel. Typical tasks may include troubleshooting, repairs to valves, engines, and hydraulic components, carrying out preventative maintenance on all the vessel’s cranes, and ensuring that regular inspection and servicing of equipment is completed in a timely manner that meets the project schedule.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in relevant field (i.e., electrical, mechanical, hydraulics)

• Permit to Work Training

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable 

• Advanced First Aid certificate

• Working at Heights certification        

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

• BOSIET (if required for offshore vessel)

• Construction Industry White Card

• LEEA Lifting Equipment General (LEG) training highly desirable

• Crane certifications highly desirable

Experience

• Experience in a crane inspection / engineering role on an offshore construction vessel

• Experience in heavy lifting inspections and breakdown repairs

• Experience working with the same cranes / hydraulic systems (when vessel and cranes are known)

Skills and knowledge

• Working knowledge of offshore standards and regulations in relation to crane inspection and maintenance

• Technical operational skill set with trouble shooting abilities    

• Familiarity with permit to work systems

• Basic knowledge of renewables industry and offshore wind desirable but not mandatory

Physical requirements

• Ability to work offshore in remote locations on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Excellent team player who can work independently when required

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload   

• Great interpersonal skills

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture