IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician and Technical Author

EQUANS is looking for a IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician and Technical Author to join our team in Dungeness, Kent on a permanent basis for our EDF contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:   
Responsible for contributing to the development and safe implementation of the Rope access activities/operations in line with IRATA standards and Equans health and safety requirements of the Equans UKBU. 
The IRATA rope access level 3 technician & technical author will ensure implementation of the IRATA standards. Alongside the strategy in promotion of the EQUANS/EDF Industrial Safety, environment and quality model, within the wider unitary EDF Safety framework. So that safety, health, physical and emotional wellbeing is the overriding priority. 
The IRATA rope access level 3 technician & technical author will give oversight ensuring that rope access equipment is tracked, monitored, inspected in line with statutory requirements and stored in the correct manner. With all relevant compliant paperwork, maintained correctly archived. 
The IRATA Level 3 rope access technician and technical author will be competent of site supervision for rope access work projects. And will be able to demonstrate advanced rescue and rigging techniques, along with knowledge of relevant legislation, work techniques and equipment use and limitations.
The IRATA Level 3 rope access technician and technical author will be able to demonstrate expertise in rope access legislation, rope access and rescue techniques. Alongside health and safety maintenance.
Be conversant with all relevant IRATA Standards, specifications and rules.

Essential:
The IRATA Level 3 rope access technician and technical author will be capable of site supervision for rope access work projects, with the required levels of competency to be able to demonstrate the following attributes: 
-To be conversant with relevant IRATA work techniques and Working At Height regulations 2005 legislation.
-To be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of IRATA levels 1, 2 and 3 
-To have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rope access rescue techniques.
-Hold an appropriate current first aid certificate, to show that suitable emergency first aid training has been undertaken.
-To ensure that work scopes and work packs are understood, communicated effectively and followed
by all team members involved with all rope access activities.
-To have knowledge of the IRATA certification scheme.
-To have knowledge of the IRATA Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme and
be familiar with the contents of the IRATA (International Code of Practice).
-To conduct full inspection of all rope access rigging, ensuring compliance with IRATA standards. Prior to any rope access activities being undertaken.
-To be able to engineer risk assessments and method statements for all rope access tasks undertaken on site.
-To be able to create and document appropriate rescue plans for all rope access activities undertaken on site. 
-To have the required levels of competency, to enable the undertaking of all statutory inspections of rope access equipment. In accordance with IRATA standards.
-To ensure all rope access equipment is tracked, monitored, inspected and stored in the correct manner with all relevant paperwork maintained and authored as required.
-To facilitate Safety meetings and Toolbox talks as necessary and be proactive in all safety expectations.
-Be conversant with all relevant Standards, specifications, rules and regulations including EDF Permit to Work System.
-They will work closely with the Industrial Safety Manager and the Site Leadership Team to contribute to a plan and strategy to improve safety performance and manage the high potential risks related to rope access activities and compliance within the business. 
-They shall have responsibility for the implementation and collation of monthly reports/audits and policy/guidance/safe operating procedures. Including development, to support the safe operational delivery of all rope access activities. 
-They will ensure that the site under their responsibility, operate to the highest standards of health and safety and quality management, through being responsible for the delivery of the IRATA compliance strategy and through engagement at all levels to ensure continuous improvement, world class performance and the development of a positive safe working culture, within all rope access operations.  
-They will support rope access related incident investigations. Ensuring sites are supported in the prompt closure of all actions related to these incidents.  
-They will be a subject matter expert in key areas of rope access compliance for the contract, owning the procedure and associated documents for the area of expertise and enabling safe operation and supporting the operations team to be an  embedded Subject matter expert. 

Impact:    
Leadership and gravitas: As the technical author of the rope access team. They will play a critical role in developing and driving positive safety standards across all rope access operatives.  They will be an exemplar of safety behaviours. 
Strategic planning: They will develop and maintain a detailed long-term roadmap of rope access safety and compliance & quality standards at their Station, to ensure that our safety performance and behaviours meets and exceeds our, IRATA and client’s requirements. 
Customer relationship management: It is critical that they build and maintain highly effective relationships with EDF stakeholders at every level on the station as a trusted Subject Matter Expert.   
Innovation and creativity: They will be continually creative and imaginative, with ideas and solutions to promote a safe culture within the rope access team. And be focused on identifying and embedded best practice from IRATA and other stations and teams across EQUANS, and the wider services sector. 
Finance & commerciality: It is important that their activities and campaigns are supported by a robust business case. 

Complexity:  
-Implement and promote the EQUANS/IRATA/EDF Industrial Safety, environment & quality model on their station. 
-Manage Equans rope access management systems ensuring local sites have relevant procedures/processes readily available and enacted.  
-Drive quality assurance improvement from the front-line influencing leaders, managers and supervisors in quality assurance. The rope access technical author will support operational teams in rope access quality assurance and support the fleet in any fleet wide processes/procedures.  
-Ensure the undertaking of statutory and pre-use inspections of rope access safety equipment and correct storage arrangements are in place. 
-Work highly collaboratively with Equans IRATA and EDF alongside their other supply partners to develop and support a robust rope access safety model.  
-Support and challenge the EQUANS Operations team to optimise their safety, environment & quality processes and behaviours. 
-Drive a culture of proactive safety and quality management, with every member of the rope access team, to be empowered and confident to be heard and to challenge and change unsafe behaviour and processes. 
-Drive accountability and ownership to operational teams relating to Equans/IRATA and EDF compliance.  
-Ensure relevant ISO standards are maintained and complied with at the local site (ISO9001,14001 
& 45001) 
-Complete routine Equans/IRATA/EDF inspections & audits at local site, to continually improve and confirm rope access safety and quality standards are aligned and maintained.  
-As a trusted Subject Matter Expert, attend meetings on behalf of EQUANS with client and other interested parties.  
 

Qualifications or Required Experience:   
Essential:  
• IRATA Level 3 rope access. 
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in the IRATA level 3 rope access role.
• IOSH Safety Management In The Rope Access And Work At Height Industry. 
• Working Knowledge of The Working At Height Regulations (2005)
• ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training.
• Full first aid certificate.
• Competency in undertaking creation of task specific risk assessment/method statement.
• Competency in creation of task specific documented rescue plans. 
• CCNSG
• SMSTS/IOSH Managing Safely.
• Related work experience, including application of rope access safety principles in high risk industrial, construction, engineering or logistics environment. 
• Working knowledge of UK and EU health and safety regulations. 
Desirable: 
• Work experience in high safety risk work sites.
• Work experience in the nuclear power generation industry.
• Working knowledge of UK and EU health and safety regulations. 
• Fully Vetted and completion of counter terrorism checks.
• Working knowledge & management of ISO45001,9001.

What can we offer you?  
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary 
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
Gym membership discounts  
Cycle to work scheme  
Holiday purchase scheme 
2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we?  
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 
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What’s next? 
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 
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