Rope Access Foreman (Level 3)

Rope Access Foreman (Level 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 3. These positions require an experienced, self-motivated, safety-conscious individuals.  These individuals must possess the skills required to lead, motivate, and direct craftsmen in the day to day execution of the work scope. 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:

• They must be goal oriented and have the ability to remain focused under pressure. 

• Advancement is based on past performance, work history and tenure. 

• Change of status must be initiated by a superintendent and cosigned by the department manager.

• They must possess a full understanding of mechanical work procedures, schedules, and plans. 

• Intellectually the worker must be able to apply and interpret principles of rational systems (bookkeeping, engines, electronics, building), to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; must be competent in beginning algebra and geometry and should be skilled in the computation of discount, interest, profit and loss; commission, markup, and selling price; ratio, proportion; and percentage.

• The worker must be able to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.

• The worker must able to write reports and letters with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

• The worker must be able to speak, using correct English before an audience with poise, voice control, and confidence.

• The amount of specific job training required to learn the techniques, information, and facility needed for average performance in this position is from 4 to 10 years.