Posted 21 months ago
Rope Access Technician Level 3
AI Summary
Supervises a team of rope access technicians as the primary safety supervisor on offshore oil and gas maintenance and project work, setting up rope systems, managing equipment and permits, and organizing rescues.
About this role
We require personnel with a minimum of two years offshore, experience. Candidates must have up to date craft and offshore certification.
Job Description
All IRATA Level 3 Technicians will be capable of carrying out advanced Rope Access Techniques to gain access to work areas, in a safe manner, using the rope access skills.
A Level 3 Technician is the Primary Safety Supervisor directly responsible for the safety of the Team of Rope Access Personnel.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Comply with, promote and positively contribute to the company Health and Safety and Environmental policies, and actively contribute to the HSE objectives.
- Ensure that company values, procedures and policies are promoted to all employees and followed thoroughly.
- Demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge and experience of Rope Access Techniques.
- Rope Access 3 Technicians are an integral part of a 2 Man Team (or more) and are required to carry out Advanced Rope Access Tasks.
- The role of the Level 3 Technician is one of Safety Supervisor. Without the attendance of a Level 3 at the work site, no Rope Access work can be carried out.
- It is a mandatory requirement that a Pre-Use Safety Check on the Rope Access Equipment is carried out to always ensure personnel safety.
- Ensure completion of their IRATA logbook.
- Produce daily reports on work completed as directed.
- The Level 3 Technician is responsible for the team's equipment and all associated paperwork, which includes but is not limited to: Equipment Manifests, Toolbox Talks.
- Will actively participate in on-site Task Based Risk Assessments to identify additional risks and hazards involved in the work scope, prior to work commencing.
- Ensuring valid work permits and associated paperwork are in place prior to work commencing.
- To set a personal example on safety standards and procedural compliance.
- Ensure that all incidents are managed and reported as appropriate.
- Rope Access Level 3 Technicians are qualified to set up ropes and pulley systems to allow work to be carried out in an efficient manner.
- Rescue situation, the Level 3 Technician will organize and supervise the rescue, giving the remaining members of the team guidance on how to initiate and carry out the rescue. Should the Level 3 Technician need to physically retrieve any casualty by climbing or abseiling, the remaining members of the team well be left in a position where they may need to recover the Level 3 if needed.
- Supporting E&I, mechanical, scaffolding and construction teams, as and when required.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- IRATA Level 3 Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- BOSIET/FOET Certificate
- MIST Certificate
- Valid Passport
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