Crane and Lifting Equipment Specialist
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VINCI Construction seeks a Crane and Lifting Equipment Specialist to ensure reliability and safety of cranes and lifting equipment on offshore projects in Nigeria. The role involves maintenance planning, inspections, vendor coordination, and technical support for operations. Requires 15 years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND qualification; based in Lagos with full-time employment.
- Full-time role based in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Requires 15 years of experience in crane/lifting equipment.
- BA/BSc/HND qualification required.
- Involves maintenance, inspections, and OEM/vendor coordination.
- Works closely with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria on offshore operations.
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VINCI Construction’s business model is based on three complementary pillars to provide long-term support for customers on projects spanning a wide spectrum of technical features, scales and geographies. Read more about this company Crane and Lifting Equipment Specialist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 15 years Location Lagos Job Field Engineering / Technical JOB DIMENSIONS To ensure cranes and lifting equipment reliability and availability according to safety standards. To ensure operational engineering processes, inspection and maintenance are efficiently carried out in strict compliance with safety policies and procedures on all lifting and marine equipment To ensure crane and lifting equipment support as technical authority to the DW field operations in accordance with Company rules and statutory regulation. To analyse crane maintenance activities and lifting equipment performance from the technical and economic perspective and take action necessary to achieve company set objectives regarding efficiency, cost optimization and savings. To provide Marine lifting equipment support to Maintenance Operations Mechanical Static team when required ACTIVITIES To prepare all methods support and implementation of practice documents regarding preventative maintenance, inspection, and testing to be performed on AKPO & EGINA cranes and lifting equipment based on recognized best practice and applicable regulations. To prepare and develop specifications for new cranes and lifting equipment based on recognized international standards. Co-ordinate planned crane maintenance activities fleet-wide in conjunction with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Manage specialized crane maintenance vendors interventions and contracts (Liebherr, Sparrow, National Oilwell Varco etc.) within SCM frame agreements (including technical scope of work) where applicable. Ensure the implementation and assurance of Company integrity management system compliance. Liaise with classification societies/third party design offices where applicable. Support DW TUPNI asset installations for all related crane issues (specifically for new cranes, specification for upgrades and heavy lift works on cranes). Liaise with crane manufacturers when required. Participate in and/or lead investigations for all crane related incidents across the fleet. Interface with DW INSPECTION Department for all crane related issues. Supervision until completion of 5-years major overhauls in all DW installations cranes (based on Contractor/OEM and CPLO reports). Follow spare parts stocks with Warehouse and Procurement. In Charge For all cranes: Review/Produce Maintenance Plan as per Vendor recommendations Review/Correct/Create corrected BOMs in SAP, establish MRP parameters Ensure equipment are certified by third parties. For all Hoist Winches: Review/Produce actual Maintenance Plan Review/Correct/Create corrected BOMs in SAP, establish MRP parameters Ensure equipment are certified by third parties. To assist sites with routine troubleshooting, local emergency procurements and repair optimization to reduce equipment downtime. To assist Procurement Department with technical clarifications when required. To coach and train junior engineers in all aspects related to the maintenance of cranes and lifting equipment CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT Deal closely with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (TUPNI) field operations in maintenance, procurement, construction, projects,and logistics. Externally to deal with Nigerian partners and equipment OEM. FPSOs are located offshore (40 KM) and Onshore. Striving to achieve cost saving and best value for money in Cranes and Lifting Equipment maintenance activities. Progress competency level of staff working in Cranes and Lifting Equipment section. Closely monitor developments in relevant local and international business environment Accountabilities Within the framework of DW Field Operations (AKPO-EGINA), the main objectives are, in the field of Cranes and lifting equipment, to: To ensure all engineering processes, inspection and maintenance are efficiently carried out in strict compliance with safety policies and procedures on all lifting equipment. To ensure lifting support as technical authority to DW Field Operations efficiently and in accordance with Company Rules, Statutory rules and regulation in order to assure the oil and gas production targets within the estimated budget. To ensure the reliability and availability targets of DW lifting equipment are according to Company HSE standards. To analyze mechanical maintenance activities and lifting equipment performance from the technical and economic perspective and takes the action necessary to achieve company set objectives regarding efficiency, cost optimization and savings. HSE OBJECTIVES Familiarize self with TUPNI emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities: safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation. Demonstrate personal commitment to HSE policy. Take appropriate action to close out Downgraded Situation (DGS) relating to cranes and lifting equipment including the useof SYNERGI to update status. Develop derogation dossiers, HSE audits and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) related to discipline. Ensure that contractors mobilized to offshore locations comply with COMPANY standard with respect to procedures and HSE training requirements. Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards. Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities: with continuous monitoring. Qualifications / Experience: Required Formal education: B.SC. Mechanical Engineering (2.1). Professional experience: (number of years): 15 years’ experience: with: Technical knowledge and experience: in Offshore cranes and hydraulic power transmission and control systems Proven experience: working with heavy machinery/equipment Extensive experience: within maintenance, fault finding, build and procurement of equipment projects Team management, analytical and organizational skills. Computer literacy and knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) is an advantage. Proficiency in English language. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to VINCI Construction on jobs.vinci.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.