Lifting Equipment Inspector (Senior Technician)

Job description / Role

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Lifting Equipment and Air Receiver Inspector for a Aluminum Refinery insdustry . The responsilbility ensure the safety and efficiency of personnel and machinery through thorough examination, testing, and certification of lifting equipment and air receivers. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the requirements for each examination, load testing, and hydrostatic testing to ensure accurate evaluation of specific equipment.
• Oversee the implementation of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods on various lifting equipment components and machine elements, ensuring accurate recording of test results to confirm safe conditions.
• Attend to lifting equipment and pressure vessel breakdowns and unplanned examination/testing tasks with minimal supervision, conducting repairs within designated timeframes to minimize production downtime.
• Order spare parts and maintain records of the status of all inspected and tested lifting equipment and pressure vessels using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to support smooth operations.
• Oversee all inspection and testing tasks to ensure compliance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Supervisor/Mechanical Engineer, Inspection Services.
• Lead the Technician, Inspection Services team in conducting inspections, testing, and assessment of lifting equipment and air receivers.
• Monitor and address any repeated breakdowns or problems with lifting equipment and pressure vessels, implementing appropriate modifications or rectifications.
• Provide on-the-job training and skills enhancement for new technicians to ensure competent performance in inspection and testing tasks.

Salary:
AED 8,000 to 10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Structural (Civil), or Electrical Engineering.
• For Engineering Degree holders: a minimum of 2 years' experience working within an engineering discipline related to Lifting Equipment/Accessories.
• For Diploma holders in Engineering: a minimum of 6 years' experience working within an engineering discipline related to Lifting Equipment/Accessories.
• Certified in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II methods, including Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Testing (MT), and Visual Testing (VT) as per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A standard or equivalent.
• Familiarity with inspection/testing procedures, standards, and acceptance criteria for lifting equipment and air receivers.
• Trained in examination/testing of Overhead cranes, Mobile cranes, Forklifts, MEWPs, air receivers, and loose lifting equipment.

About the Company

Najma Human Resources and Training Consultancy, is committed to professional service in Human Resource and Training.

Najma, has been operating successfully since 1997 and has been offering consultancy service to a number of reputed organizations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa.