Rope Access Manager

Key Information

Location
Offshore  

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators / offshore substations

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction and operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Rope Access Manager is required to manage all offshore employees who are working at heights via rope access harnesses. A Rope Access Manager’s duties typically include developing, implementing, and adhering to project specific guidelines and procedures, providing operational and technical guidance to team members, and reporting back to subcontractors and project developer on any safety or operational issues.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Level 3 IRATA Rope Access certification

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Dogging (DG) and Rigging (RA) certifications desirable

• Construction Industry White Card

• Working at Heights certification

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

• Advanced First Aid Training

Experience

• Experience in a supervisory offshore rope access role

• Experience working on wind turbines highly desirable but not essential

• Extensive experience working in industrial construction and maintenance (onshore or offshore)

Skills and knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge and general understanding of wind turbines / offshore wind

• Ability to document and report on all work activities

• Troubleshooting skills and the ability to think outside the box to provide solutions to issues

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to lift, carry and work at heights.

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster 

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

• Leadership qualities with the ability to establish strong relationships with team members and key stakeholders