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Built on expertise. Trusted for 50 years. Delivery assured — every time.
Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, industrial and renewables markets. We specialize in delivering structured and tailored solutions to meet our clients' lifting, mechanical handling, and fluid power requirements, whether that's on a drilling rig, a fixed offshore platform, or an onshore refinery, port, power station or manufacturing facility.
With over 65,000 people across 50 locations worldwide, we work around the world, around the clock, combining global reach with the network, knowledge and responsiveness of a local specialist. Our in-house engineering capability spans mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and integrity disciplines, giving us the depth to take on complex, safety-critical challenges others can't.
Our 'above all, one standard' commitment to quality and safety means our clients can count on consistent, high performance — every time, everywhere.
Safety. Quality. People. These are the foundations we've built on for 50 years, and the values that will drive us forward.
Main Purpose
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of heavy equipment and overhead cranes, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel systems. This role also involves preventative maintenance, technical diagnostics, and repair.
What You’ll Do
Mechanical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic
Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment and overhead cranes in an industrial setting.
Repair hoists, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components
Service gas and diesel engines, transmissions, and drivetrain systems
Apply rigging and safe lifting practices during maintenance and installation
Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs for mobile and crane equipment
Electrical & Electro-Mechanical
Troubleshoot motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, and associated wiring
Perform voltage/current testing, insulation resistance testing, and electrical fault diagnosis
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
What You Bring
5 years in heavy equipment repair, overhead crane maintenance, or industrial field service
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Familiarity with gas/diesel engines, transmissions, and rigging principles
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics, P&IDs, and OEM service manuals
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and PLC/VFD operation
Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to job sites
Able to pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and site onboarding requirements
What We Offer
401(k) with company matching
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off referral program
A team culture built on Respect, Solidarity, Courage, Humility, and Conviviality
Built on expertise. Trusted for 50 years. Delivery assured — every time.
Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, industrial and renewables markets. We specialize in delivering structured and tailored solutions to meet our clients' lifting, mechanical handling, and fluid power requirements, whether that's on a drilling rig, a fixed offshore platform, or an onshore refinery, port, power station or manufacturing facility.
With over 65,000 people across 50 locations worldwide, we work around the world, around the clock, combining global reach with the network, knowledge and responsiveness of a local specialist. Our in-house engineering capability spans mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and integrity disciplines, giving us the depth to take on complex, safety-critical challenges others can't.
Our 'above all, one standard' commitment to quality and safety means our clients can count on consistent, high performance — every time, everywhere.
Safety. Quality. People. These are the foundations we've built on for 50 years, and the values that will drive us forward.
Main Purpose
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of heavy equipment and overhead cranes, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel systems. This role also involves preventative maintenance, technical diagnostics, and repair.
What You’ll Do
Mechanical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic
Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment and overhead cranes in an industrial setting.
Repair hoists, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components
Service gas and diesel engines, transmissions, and drivetrain systems
Apply rigging and safe lifting practices during maintenance and installation
Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs for mobile and crane equipment
Electrical & Electro-Mechanical
Troubleshoot motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, and associated wiring
Perform voltage/current testing, insulation resistance testing, and electrical fault diagnosis
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
What You Bring
5 years in heavy equipment repair, overhead crane maintenance, or industrial field service
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Familiarity with gas/diesel engines, transmissions, and rigging principles
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics, P&IDs, and OEM service manuals
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and PLC/VFD operation
Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to job sites
Able to pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and site onboarding requirements
What We Offer
401(k) with company matching
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off referral program
A team culture built on Respect, Solidarity, Courage, Humility, and Conviviality