Crane Mechanic/Trainee M/F at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil and Gas Services Ghana Ltd is currently looking for an Crane Mechanic / Trainee to join its work force in Ghana.

MAIN PURPOSE:

The Crane Maintenance Mechanic/Trainee main purpose is to carry out or assist with maintenance and corrective activities on an FPSO offshore Ghana, under the direction of the Offshore Crane Maintenance Supervisor, Contract Focal Point, Project Engineers and Client Representatives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out / assist with preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and periodic inspections on all pedestal, overhead and davit cranes, lifting equipment and accessories, riser handling systems and marine handling systems (annual and five-yearly maintenance) and such other equipment as may be agreed between Sparrows and client in accordance with maintenance service contracts, work procedures and Company guidance on the FPSO.
• Carry out / assist with offshore survey work scopes for future preventative maintenance or corrective maintenance planning and work preparation, including provision of detailed reports with supporting equipment / materials requirements for onshore support teams to plan accordingly.
• The incumbent is to ensure that the project work pack contains all the relevant instructions, procedures, drawings etc. to enable the activity to be completed in conjunction with the organization’s safe working practices.
• Liaise with Client’s offshore / onshore personnel to gain the necessary work permits and organize work programs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with client personnel to ensure an efficient service is provided on an on-going basis.
• Participate and contribute effectively and constructively in tool box talks with the work scope team members.
• Ensure that work methods and activities optimize the use of available material, capital and personnel.
• Where legal requirements and organizational/development objectives conflict, the problem is identified and advice is sought from the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain an open and flexible approach to being assigned additional duties within competence
• Ensure, as part of the Company commitment to local development, that National personnel are given the opportunity to learn and develop under the Supervision of experienced personnel and that they are adequately trained in all aspects of equipment maintenance, repair and refurbishment.

GENERAL:

The above responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the incumbent may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate alternative or additional duties as may be required which are within their capability and competence.

HSEQ:

It is mandatory that the incumbent is familiar with the Company’s HSEQ Policy and takes an active role in HSEQ compliance and improvement initiatives. The incumbent must report any incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems to their Line Manager.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

The employee will have as a minimum:

• Previous knowledge and experience of mechanical systems and component.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with Heavy Plant or similar equipment
• Ability to demonstrate first class safety awareness
• Proactive Team Player
• Flexible and adaptable to undertake challenges
• Reside in Ghana
• Relevant or working to relevant trade discipline qualifications/Ghana vocational qualifications

The following is also desirable:

• Knowledge of hydraulic maintenance / repair / troubleshooting techniques.
• Previous crane experience
• Experience working within the Offshore Industry

HSEQ RESPONSIBILITIES:

It is mandatory that the incumbent is familiar with the Company’s HSEQ Policy and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of it’s Integrated Management System.  The incumbent must report any incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems with products, services or systems to their Line Manager.

The incumbent also has legal responsibilities under country-specific health and safety legislation to follow all Company processes and procedures and familiarise themselves with the emergency response arrangements applicable to them.  The incumbent is also responsible for the health and safety arrangements of subordinates (if any) and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises.

GENERAL:

The above responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the incumbent may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate alternative or additional duties as may be required which are within their capability and competence.

• We offer a variety of stimulating and evolving experiences: exciting projects, learning from professionals and immersed in international culture.

• Experience working within the Offshore Industry.
• Previous knowledge and experience of mechanical systems and components.
• Time served experience with Cranes / Heavy Plant or similar equipment.
• Must be a Ghanaian.
• Reside in Ghana.