Rope Access Technicians

To assist with Stork’s Access Business – compliance of rope access operations in line with the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) codes and standards.

Job objective:

To assist with Stork’s Access Business – compliance of rope access operations in line with the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) codes and standards.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• The overall management of all Rope Access jobs/projects assigned.
• Responsible for examining all Rope Access equipment to ensure maximum safety of the Rope Access technicians.
• Oversees the Rope Access crew on site to ensure that they work to the Stork’s Rope Access procedures and adhere to IRATA and Stork Safety Guidelines.
• Assesses all jobs prior to mobilisation for equipment and manpower requirements.
• Responsible for preparing all TBRAs for jobs prior to mobilisation.
• Does daily toolbox talks with Rope Access crew.
• Liaises with customer representative on site on a daily basis.
• Ensures that all Rope Access technicians keep their Log Books up to date.
• Acts as the liaison between Stork and IRATA to ensure that all hours worked on Rope Access by the Technicians are submitted for approval and progression through the ranks.
• Responsible for training technicians to assist with their development and also trains new recruits in Rope Access techniques. 
• Other related duties as required

The ideal candidate must possess:

• IRATA certified  
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar role in Rope Access
• Working knowledge IRATA code of practices, procedures and standards
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Anility to supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of the Rope Access Crew.