SHI ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN

About the role

The position of a Rope Access Technician (Level I) is responsible for performing standard rope access operations and, at a minimum, has the skills necessary to perform limited rescue from rope access systems, under the direct supervision of a Rope Access Lead Technician or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the Company's rope access operating procedure and all other applicable HSSE policy and procedures.
• Inspect, maintain, care for, and store all rope access equipment and report any damaged or potentially damaged equipment.
• Inspect and verify the integrity of anchor systems and components.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as designated.
• Identify work zones and notify supervisor of any work site hazards.
• Understand applicable work permits and job safety analyses.
• Understand and communicate any written or verbal warnings.
• Be familiar with rescue procedures and systems and assist in the performance of rescue systems.
• Follow direction from Rope Access Supervisor or, where appropriate, Rope Access Lead Technician.
• Notify the Rope Access Supervisor if assigned a task or responsibility beyond applicable training, skills, qualifications, or experience.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Able to follow directions and procedures.
• Exceptional understanding of safety and quality awareness and exceptional attention to detail.
• Work well with all levels of employees and clients.
• Adopt a Company attitude in all client, vendor, employee, and outside contact interactions.
• Actively pursue continuing technical education courses or seminars.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
• Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
• Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• SPRAT or IRATA Level I Technician certification or equivalent.
• Trained by a competent trainer and received qualifications for conducting standard rope access operations under the direct supervision of a Rope Access Supervisor or Rope Access Lead Technician and, at a minimum, limited rescue from rope access systems.
• Suitable experience may include but not limited to mountaineering, caving, working at heights using other means, or engaged in fire service or military forces being regularly exposed to heights.
• Aptitude and attitude that would not result in panic, cause mistakes in a crisis, or work in a reckless or undisciplined manner.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Able to follow directions and procedures.
• Exceptional understanding of safety and quality awareness and exceptional attention to detail.
• Work well with all levels of employees and clients.
• Adopt a Company attitude in all client, vendor, employee, and outside contact interactions.
• Actively pursue continuing technical education courses or seminars.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
• Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
• Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Typical days and hours of work are variable/project dependent. Over-time work is common and may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.