Rope Access Technician 1

Job Title: Rope Access Technician - I

Department: Abatement

Summary:

Rope Access Technicians carry out a wide variety of inspection, maintenance, and repair services using rope and related equipment to access and complete work tasks at considerable heights. Because of the potential hazards associated with this work, it is essential that technicians are properly trained in the use of the methods of access that they will use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Depending upon the Technician Level, perform a wide variety of inspections, maintenance, and repair services using rope and related equipment to access and complete work tasks at considerable heights, per the experienced skills i.e. NDT Tech, Painter, Welder

• Perform inspections for asbestos insulation and lead-based paint.

• Removal of small areas of non-asbestos insulation, including metal banding, jacketing, and insulation.

• Removal of small areas of asbestos insulation, same as above.

• Potential re-insulation of these items.

• Repair/replacement of steam tracers wrapped about steam lines.

• Repair/replacement of small valves, nozzles, and other equipment.

LEVEL 1 – ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN:

• No previous experience required.

• Attitude & aptitude for working at heights.

• Physically and medically fit.

• Minimum age of 18 years.

• 5-day training course in rope access successfully completed.

• Independent IRATA assessment.

• Capable of performing a range of activities under the supervision of a Level 3 Rope Access Technician.

• Responsible for own personal rope access equipment.

• Comply with prescribed safety procedures, wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.

• May be assigned to abatement or miscellaneous projects (with appropriate training).

Training Requirements:

To ensure continued competence in rope access techniques, all levels will be required to undergo further training and re-assessment every 3 years. If this is not successfully completed, technicians will not be permitted to undertake rope access work.

Where a technician will not be progressing up to the next Level, they will be required to undertake the refresher-training course for their current Level at an approved training facility completing a minimum 4-day training and 1-day assessment by an independent assessor. Technicians are expected to have a good level of self-awareness of their own abilities.

In the event a rope access technician has not been engaged in rope access activities for a period of 6 months or more, they will be required to attend refresher training appropriate to their Level prior to being permitted to undertake rope access work. Refresher training should not be carried out during operational duties.

Rope access personnel are required to maintain their knowledge of industry best practice and current legislation. Although this will largely be covered during the 3 yearly re-certification they should be conscious of, and make themselves familiar with, any changes or updates that may occur during the period in between.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Continuous Learning - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

• 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. Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Carry out their assigned duties at the level of responsibility allocated to them.

• Understand the potential hazards related to the work under consideration and be able to carry out appropriate workmate rescue procedures.

• Detect technical defects or omissions in their work and equipment, recognize implications for health and safety caused by those defects or omissions and be able to specify remedial action to mitigate those implications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); any applicable related experience and training is preferred.

• Ohio Abatement License – Asbestos removal

• Pb Abatement Certification

Language Skills:

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.

Mathematical Skills

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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, this individual may need basic skills using a tablet, cellular phone or personal computer.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The following are preferred but nor required - Commercial Driver's License (A or B) with endorsements to drive vehicles, operate heavy equipment, as well as proficient use of a water blaster, and 40 hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certificate, current Ohio EPA Abatement license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply: Submit resume to with "Allied Industrial Rope Access Technician" in the subject line

Work Location: In person