Rope Access Specialist

Purpose

This job serves the operational side of the organization's business. Radiation Protection office based in Qatar for all jobs where RT work will be carried out. Work sites are onshore, offshore and in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Required

• PCN or CSWIP certificates or third party ASNT certificates.
• Degree in science or engineering (or equivalent).
• Offshore medical, annual eye test, BOSIET.
• Third party ASNT certificate holders will be required to undergo Oceaneering certification, and successful completion is a mandatory requirement to acquire this position.
• Knowledge on radiation safety and emergency response procedures.
• Has successfully completed recognized RPO training from an accredited center and licensed by Ministry for Municipality and Environment (MME), State of Qatar.
• IRATA – Rope Access – Level 1 or 2 (E).

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant inspection techniques within the oil and gas industry.
• Be proficient in Word, Excel and Windows based programs (E).
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills (P).
• Flexible approach and ability to generate a team approach to problem solving (E).
• Good communicator both written and verbal (E).
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects others.
• Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Functions

• Take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of individuals and employees who work with radiation as well as protecting the public and environment against the dangers resulting from radiation exposure and observing all instructions issued by the Ministry.
• Ensure ALARP principle policy shall be applied at all times during RT work.
• Ensure personal protective equipment and all radiation safety equipment required to monitor and measure radiation exposure, as required by the nature of the activity, are available and calibrated.
• Take control of transportation of sources to site as per the local legislation and client requirement.
• The transport notification to local legislation, client and vehicle requirements to be followed.
• Ensure regulatory reporting and quality control, complete and accurate data collection.
• Report to the site supervisor or superintendent, ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable day-to-day inspection job for our clients.
• Ensure that work area is safe to carry out NDT activities and ensure the permit, barricade, monitoring and observance of local rules.
• Carry out risk assessments, observation cards and Take II as required.
• The duties of an RPO can check and monitor the following activities mainly subdivided between three areas of the work activity: before, during and after radiography.
• Ensure inspection is carried out within the parameters of the applicable specification.
• Perform routine equipment and consumable function tests to ensure everything is in good working order. Any issues must be reported directly to supervisor. Follow Oceaneering safety checklists.
• Evaluate results of the test in accordance with applicable specification.
• Carry out work in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet deadlines, changing priorities when the situation requires.
• Carry out work in accordance with Oceaneering operating procedures and statutory/client specifications and requirements.
• The RPO is part of two crew and acts as radiographer while execution of RT work.
• Make sure the TLDs provided to the RT crew shall be worn all the time while working on RT and replaced with new ones after the wear period. The used ones to be sent back appropriately.
• Communication, organizing and coordination of work with client.
• Undertake any other duties of a reasonable nature as required by management.
• Carry out work in accordance with the company health, safety, environmental and quality systems.

Non-essential

• The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
• Assist with any other duties as and when required.
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management.

Safety

Ensure that the safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment.

Other

Carry out work in accordance with the company health, safety, environmental and quality systems. Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the integrated management systems of the company. Eliminate waste of whatever form, suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.