Senior Crane Maintenance Technician (Middle East - Offshore)

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore contracting company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced individual for the operation and maintenance of offshore lifting equipment. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with maintenance management systems. A Certificate of Competency is required. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the offshore sector.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in offshore lifting equipment operation and maintenance.
• Competence verification by NVQ or equivalent assessors.
• Certificate of Competency required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork motivation

English communication skills

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

MS Office proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Diploma

Tools

SAP

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical equipment

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.