Manager, Rope Access at RusselSmith Group

Job Reference Code: RS-OP-006
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contractor
Functional Area: Customer Relations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules in conjunction with the Departmental H.O.D and Projects Manager; plan, direct and assign duties for rope access project personnel; schedule and meet project schedules.
• Train rope access employees on operational functions; conduct safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Recruit, hire and train operations employees on operational functions; conduct safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervises the inspection of all Rope Access equipment and gears; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the Departmental H.O.D
• Oversees the updating and maintenance of inventory control database. Tracks and monitors all rope access gears and related equipments and devices.
• Ensures all rope access gears and relative equipments and devices are calibrated as at when due.
• Liaising with IRATA on certification and other related matters.
• Assist with developing project schedules in conjunction with the Operations Manager; tabulate project schedules.
• Scheduling of meetings as it relates to the department.
• Oversees the updating of departmental policies and procedures as required.
• Carry out and generate information research as maybe required.
• Oversee and supervise all functions with relations to rope access systems i.e. receiving of components, inventory control and interim quality checks; assures compliance with all regulations and good code of practice of IRATA.
• Completion of assigned work projects; Conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation, IRATA Certification Scheme; Demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of levels 1, 2 and 3; and has a comprehensive knowledge of advances rescue techniques.
• Troubleshoots any rope access project problems; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the H.O.D Operations or Operations Manager.
• Communication and liaison with IRATA, including completion of quarterly returns, IRATA certification and other related matters.
• Keeping rope access procedures up to date and compliant with current IRATA requirements on an ongoing and at least annual basis.
• Acts as designated technical authority for all rope access systems related operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Years of Experience:

• 2-5 years

Skills Required:

• Relevant valid certifications (IRATA, NDT etc)
• Certified IRATA Level 3 technician with over 10years and above of related experience
• At least ASNT Level 2 Certification in LT, UT, MPI etc is desirable.
• Must be fully competent, conversant and have a strong working knowledge of rope access systems and inspections troubleshooting
• Good project management skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good computer skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communications skills.
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Quality control-demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors team and company work to ensure quality.
• Safety and security-actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good leadership and reasoning skills.

Educational Qualification

• A university degree with a major in Science or Engineering preferred/ desirable or relevant journeyman experience