IRATA Rope Access Level 2 Technician

About the role

Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is hiring an IRATA Level 2 Rope Access technician in Doha. The role involves carrying out rope access work under the supervision of an IRATA Level 3 supervisor, in line with IRATA standards, company procedures and client requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform rope access work safely and efficiently, assisting in inspection, maintenance, repair and installation activities.
• Set up, inspect and dismantle rope access systems under supervision, and conduct routine equipment checks before and after use.
• Take part in rescue drills and safety exercises, and follow approved risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain housekeeping, report unsafe conditions, incidents and equipment defects, and complete daily work records and timesheets.
• Support the Level 3 supervisor during project execution.
• Scope may include NDT inspection support, mechanical maintenance, structural steel inspection, and installation of signs, cables and equipment, including shutdown and turnaround activities.

Required profile

• Valid IRATA Level 2 certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: valid T-BOSIET and H2S certificate, and a relevant trade qualification such as PCN 3.2 Group or ASNT level II UT, PT, MT, ET and VT.
• For NDT personnel: at least 5 years of NDT experience, with at least 3 years after certification in oil and gas or similar, and at least 2 years of rope access experience on offshore oil installations or similar in Gulf countries.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, inspection or construction projects, and in managing Permit to Work (PTW) systems, is preferred.
• Medically fit for work at height, able to work in confined spaces and lift equipment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of rope access systems and techniques.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and a good understanding of safety requirements.
• Basic rescue capability as per IRATA requirements.
• Teamwork and communication skills.