Rope Access Operations Manager

Description

Main Purpose:

The main purpose of the Rope Access Operations Manager is to manage the establishment and further development of both the commercial and operational Rope Access activities. The Rope Access Operations Manager also oversees all Rope Access related activities, equipment, procedures, method statements, risk assessments and other relevant documentation. They should act as the internal and external knowledge center in relation to the provision and performance of Rope Access services.

Essential Functions:

• Define, implement and review a safe system of working for our Rope Access personnel
• Oversee, manage and review the quality and safety of Rope Access activities within the organization
• Prepare Rope Access projects in terms of planning, method statements, risk assessments etc.
• Support our commercial department in the tendering and contracting phase
• Assist planning in the composition of Rope Access teams
• Support project management and manage Rope Access teams, as and when required
• Carry out regular workplace inspections
• Evaluate Rope Access activities upon completion of projects
• Identify training and development opportunities for key operative staff in support of the advancement of their careers
• Support the execution of the company’s safety programs and ensure compliance with HSES policies
• Participate in general commercial and marketing activities
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting and bending
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management or 12+ years of Management level related working experience or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of the Rope Access industry
• Knowledge of and experience with Rope Access procedures
• Desire to develop a safe working environment
• Desire to maintain and build relationships with (potential) clients
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and reasoning ability in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving many variables in dynamic and constantly changing situations
• Efficient and competent with computer programs; intermediate or stronger skills with Excel and Microsoft Word, PDFs etc.
• Proactive Leadership skills, including managing and motivating staff
• Ability to work with changing / conflicting deadlines
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• IRATA or SPRAT Level 3 certification

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Office equipment and technology

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors. Individuals will be required to make occasional site visits.

 Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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