Crane Technician - DP3 Heavy Lift Vessel

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on main cranes (e.g. Huisman LEC), auxiliary cranes and MCG.
• Inspect and service hydraulic power units (HPUs), slew bearings, hoisting systems, luffing arms, boom structures, and AHC systems.
• Monitor real-time performance via crane control systems and HMI/PLC interfaces, ensuring system parameters remain within operational limits.
• Diagnose faults in high-pressure hydraulic systems, motion compensators, and crane control software (including Huisman's proprietary systems).
• Perform troubleshooting on PLCs, electrical motors, limit switches, sensors, load moment indicators, and encoders.
• Coordinate with OEM representatives and vessel technical superintendent during complex repairs or when specialized tools are required.
• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly inspections as per Huisman, IMCA, LOLER, and class society requirements (e.g., DNV or ABS).
• Support annual certifications, 5-year overhauls, load tests, and NDT inspections of structural crane components.
• Ensure all lifting appliances and accessories are certified, registered, and clearly marked according to international standards.
• Ensure cranes are fully operational and ready for offshore lifts including jacket/tower installations, wind turbine components, and subsea modules.
• Work closely with crane operators, deck supervisors, and bridge officers to support complex lifting operations under DP conditions.
• Conduct function checks and safety system verifications prior to critical lifts or tandem lift operations.

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