Summary
SPIE Global Services Energy is hiring an Overhead Crane Technician for field maintenance in Ras Laffan. The role covers crane inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting equipment deficiencies and safety incidents. Applicants need at least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in an oil and gas, LNG, or petrochemical plant, a recognized certificate of competence, and good English communication skills. The posting offers a long-term contract, an attractive daily rate, insurance, transportation, and expat-standard accommodation; no rate amount or visa terms are stated.
The posting
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Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
Reference
2026-44580
Publication date
03/09/2026
Area activity
Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services
Job title
Overhead Crane Technician (Field Maintenance) M/F
Contract type
Permanent contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Familiarity with Overhead crane Operation and Maintenance
- Good understanding of crane operations including a very broad category relating to safe crane operation.
- Has general knowledge such as ( but not limited to ) inspection, wire rope, rigging accessories, rigging appliances, has understand ASME 30.5 ( wire rope and criteria).
- Understanding and the components of load chart and range diagram and set up of equipment properly.
- Well-versed with all the troubleshooting and maintenance techniques such as hoisting Motor / brake, Hoisting limit switch adjustment, Rope drum / guide / clamps / anchorage maintenance, Rope sheaves, Overhead trolley, couplings, Crane block, Hook, Hoist, etc.
- Understand and performs Pre-check inspection, Safe working practices and inspection checklist.
- Provide feedback about the effectiveness of the implemented corrective and preventive measures
- The prompt reporting of deficiencies in risk control measures, including those arising from changes in working conditions, staffing levels and change in equipment condition.
- Support Company EHS and Quality policies and programs and implement all OH&S procedures and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Understanding and avoiding site hazards
- Reports all Near Misses, Incidents and Accidents during operation
Profile
Experience, Knowledge and skills
Educational Qualifications: Minimum Higher Secondary School Education
Relevant Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years work experience. A minimum of 3 years at Oil & Gas or LNG Plant or Petrochemical plant environment
English Language Skills: Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Trade Certificate / Specialized Trainings: Hold a valid certificate of competence, issued by an recognized body.
Job Specific Requirements:
- Must have extensive experience operating overhead crane and practical knowledge and more importantly, familiarity with equipment for about three years depending on model and year of manufacturer.
- Identifying parts and functionality required for a particular lifting.
- Determine the defective parts by proper inspection as per ASME 30.5.
- Able to read and fully understand the details or reference of an overhead crane manual book.
- International / standard lifting signal knowledge.
- Has practical knowledge of maintenance and minor trouble shooting of different types of OHC equipment.
- Understands lifting hazards identification.
What can we offer you?
We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation
Location
RASLAFFAN
Minimum level of experience required
3 years or more
Required authorisations
NA
Languages
English (B-Limited working proficiency)
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