Wood is recruiting a Lead Crane Technician for Clipper, Shell OneGas. This will be on a 2*2*2*4 rotation.
JOB OBJECTIVE
* Leads in the execution of individual work activities safely in accordance with plans, control of work system and with the requirement of the task and to ensure accurate reporting of the activity.
* Act as the primary interface between crane technicians, maintenance supervision, and Technical Authority.
* Accountable for reaching hands on tool and schedule compliance targets
* Accountable for the safe execution of work within disipline through the frontline team.
* Supporting with planning of preventative and corrective maintenance work scopes
* Accountable for all SAP requirements for platform cranes including but not limited to - Raising notifications, Signing off Work orders, Inputting data, managing FLM notifications into work orders.
* Provide visible leadership in the field, ensuring safe execution of all crane-related activities.
* Drive a proactive "Find & Fix" culture through the Frontline Maintenance (FLBM) process.
HSE
* Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
* driving safe execution of maintenance in the field
* Review notifications for process and personal safety risk and steering the team into proposing pragmatic ALARP solutions
* Provide support for emergency and standby situations where required.
* Lead or participate in LOD1 audits, 5 Why investigations, and incident reporting.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Attend as part of standard work milestone meetings for upcoming workscopes be it stand alone or TAR/ Pitstop related.
* Liaise with Production Team Lead, Maintenance Supervisor, and other stakeholders to align work schedules and permit readiness.
* As part of milestone process in conjunction with work preparation ensure that all Crane Technician workscopes have sufficient materials & resources available for date of execution.
* Challenge and/or accept the Crane Tech maintenance plan per asset.
* Work and liaise closely with the crane TA.
* Assign/request resources to activities against the maintenance plan or schedule.
* Communicate the future planned work schedule to Production Team Lead/ operations team, maintenance supervisor & chargehands to validate whether permits to work are prepared and approved to be issued for when the job is scheduled. This includes isolations and preparation of equipment for maintenance activities
* Ensure work order completion is to the required standard via the chargehands and technicians prior to closing work orders with history recorded as part of closeout (where applicable).
* An integral part of the team you will review work notifications for completeness and provide advise based on experience.
* Highlight emerging conflicts on work schedule to maintenance execution supervisor.
* Execute approved emerging work that meets approval criteria for classification as FLM (frontline maintenance) to drive a find & fix approach
* Support the Maintenance Supervisor in reviewing work orders in backlog, providing a clear portfolio of required work per asset including validation of backlog though risk assessment for deferral (utilizing frontline teams to support).
* Evaluate if planned work orders meet operational requirements in conjunction with frontline technicians & manage change through SAP Z6 process.
* Provide frontline coaching for team development including completion of performance reviews for base crew staff.
* Ensure communication regarding return of equipment / materials - following completion, is aligned with process & managed to prevent waste / increased hire costs.
* Ensure housekeeping is to the required standard with specific attention to waste management control & general tidiness (leave it as you expect to find it mentality).
* Provide resource capacity to scheduler to enable 100% loading of his team. Ensure sufficient load is in the frozen schedule and ready to execute fill-in work to prevent downtime and maximise efficiency.
* Attend if required supervisor calls for the best interests of the maintenance team to aid good communications within multi disciplines.
* Provide clear feedback for level of work preparation to the work preparators and check quality of work prep for frozen plan.
* Ensure the timely requesting, generation and review of Permits, avoiding potential delays.
* Through metrics and field visits, will drive continuous improvement in the maintenance E2E process.
* Continuously monitor equipment condition to identify potential improvements for the maintenance and inspection strategies (frequency and scope).
* Monitor engineering and crane maintenance contractors working within discipline on site to ensure safe working practise's and drive efficiency improvements.
* Feedback performance of contractor's to Maintenance Supervisor and crane TA.
* Be part of or carry out relevant LOD1 audits. Lead or participate in 5 Why's Investigations and Sphera reporting Investigations as required.
General
As the Lead Crane Technician, you will be responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of crane maintenance activities across the asset. This role combines technical expertise with leadership accountability, ensuring operational readiness and continuous improvement. You will act as the focal point for crane-related maintenance, driving excellence in frontline execution and supporting strategic planning and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the Crane Technician activities such that the operational requirements for optimum equipment availability are met whilst achieving desired maintenance delivery /efficiency. This frontline role will also lead delivery of the frontline maintenance process (FLM) to drive a 'Find & Fix' mentality where possible. Another key aspect of this role will be the coaching of the frontline maintenance execution staff (technicians & chargehands) to aid team development through FLBM / DLOG including upskilling opportunities which will also be defined through this approach.
The Crane Technician will Support in backlog maintenance reduction reviews will also be part of the frontline role to offer expertise advise for the respective disipline to the maintenance execution supervisor in order deliver accurate platform status in respect to outstanding work requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Minimum Qualifications:
* Time served relevant trade discipline or equivalent.
* Minimum qualifications as required by WG/Shell.
Minimum Experience:
* Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
* Practical knowledge of process / systems plant and equipment relevant to the industry sector in own discipline area. Experienced with technician practice within discipline environment.
Role-Specific Skills:
* Professional demeanour, good interpersonal skills.
* Able to demonstrate team building / development skills.
* Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn.
* Good discipline knowledge.
* Good communication skills.
Core Values and Behaviours:
* Provide leadership in promoting, demonstrating and being a role model in accordance with company core values, ethics policy, leadership framework
People:
* Ability to forecast and plan people resources.
* Competent in communication and management of reports including performance management.
* Interact with team members in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Process:
* Competent in implementation of standards and processes to effect delivery of operations excellence.
* Monitor compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery of work objectives.
Subject Matter Expertise:
* Awareness of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
* Assist in the risk management of major accidents and hazards and thus avoiding emergency situations.
* Competent in own particular area of expertise to provide support to the business.
General:
* Good communication in written and spoken forms.
* Audit and incident investigations team member.
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