Rope Access Level 1-3

Rope Access (Level 1-3) Gulf of Mexico Platforms- Offshore

Position Summary:

Bilfinger is a leading international services contractor with a proven track record in providing integrated, multi-disciplined support services and maintenance solutions to international blue-chip clients, primarily in the energy, petrochemical, industrial, and utilities sector. We are currently recruiting for multi-disciplined candidates with Rope Access Level 1- 3. These positions require an experienced, self-motivated, safety-conscious individuals.  The optimal candidate will have a basic working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines. Work locations may vary (offshore). 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have good communication and network skills
• Must have good teamwork skills, ability to coordinate with different department heads within the company.
• Preferably to have a strong background in the Pipeline, Petrochemical and/or Oil & Gas Market Sectors
• Must have ability to perform various technical services while working on ropes. 
• SPRAT Rope Access Level 1, 2 or 3 certifications 
• NDT level 2 Certifications are a plus
• Offshore Experience Required
• TWIC Card
• Safe Gulf
• Responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and oversight of the rope access program at the work site
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and their safety representatives regarding rope access safety and rescue procedures
• Ensure that all procedures are understood prior to the start of work
• Complete all required planning, safety meetings and documentation, including work permits, job hazard analyses, safety meetings and rescue plans
• Ensure that the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used
• Identify work zones and ensure the safety of any personnel or public who may enter these zones.
• Make certain that a prompt rescue of rope access personnel can be accomplished and that emergency services are available
• Make certain that all equipment on the work site is protected from damage and is maintained in a safe condition throughout the work
• Ensure that any rope access equipment that is damaged at the work site is removed from service
• Mentor junior employees in rope access and working procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Climbing - frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms up in excess of heights of 100 feet. 
• Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. 
• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 
• Pushing - using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. 
• Pulling - using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. 
• Lifting - raising objects in excess of 100 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. 
• Fine Manipulation – picking or pinching or otherwise working hands and fingers.  
• Able to perform very heavy work (exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move object.