Senior Crane Maintenance Technician (Middle East - Offshore)

Southey Contracting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore lifting industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering with 8-10 years of relevant experience in offshore operations. Responsibilities include maintenance and troubleshooting of complex equipment, ensuring team efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. Apply now to join a dynamic workforce committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of work experience in offshore lifting equipment operation and maintenance.
• Proficient in maintenance, troubleshooting of diesel engines, hydraulic systems.
• Verified as competent by assessors for Offshore Crane Operator.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Diploma

Certificate of Competency

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Qualification and Experience Requirement

• Mechanical Engineering (or Diploma with reasonable experience).
• 8-10 years’ work experience in offshore lifting equipment operation and maintenance, at least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Must have excellent leadership skills and be able to motivate staff for teamwork.
• Good in English language (reading, writing and communication skills).
• Familiar with the use of computerized maintenance management systems such as CMMS System such as SAP.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Have proven experience in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and electrical equipment.
• Be verified as competent by NVQ (or equivalent) skills assessors against the competence criteria for maintenance of offshore pedestal cranes, overhead gantry cranes, lifeboat, life-raft davits and winches.
• Be verified as competent by assessors against the competence criteria for Offshore Crane Operator having completed Stage 2 by COMPANY approved training provider (TPI).
• Be verified as competent by assessors against the competence criteria for Overhead gantry cranes by COMPANY approved training provider (TPI).
• Hold Certificate of Competency.

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Maintenance Technician • Cape Town, South Africa