RPO - Rope Access (Fixed Term - 12 Months)

Role Overview

Radiography Protection Officer (RPO) – Rope Access position with Oceaneering, fixed term 12 months. Role encompasses onshore and offshore radiography inspection work, combining radiation safety oversight with rope access capabilities.

Role Purpose

Ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of radiography and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities by managing radiation hazards, monitoring personnel exposure, coordinating inspection work, and maintaining full adherence to regulatory, client, and company safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Radiation Safety & Protection

• Take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of individuals and employees who work with radiation and protect the public and environment against the dangers resulting from radiation exposure.
• Ensure ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principle policy is applied at all times during radiography work.
• Ensure personal protective equipment and all radiation safety equipment required to monitor and measure radiation exposure are available and calibrated.
• Monitor and ensure all Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) provided to the radiography crew are worn at all times during radiography work and are replaced with new ones after the wear period; send used TLDs back to origin.
• Maintain knowledge of radiation safety and emergency response procedures.
• Observe all instructions issued by the Ministry.

Transportation & Regulatory Compliance

• Take control of transportation of sources to site in accordance with local legislation and client requirements.
• Follow transport notification requirements to local legislation and client; ensure vehicle requirements are met.
• Ensure regulatory reporting and quality control with complete and accurate data collection.

Work Site Management & Permits

• Ensure that the work area is safe to carry out NDT activities.
• Ensure permit, barricade, monitoring, and observance of local rules are in place.
• Carry out risk assessments and observation cards and Take II documentation as required.

Inspection Execution & Quality

• Ensure inspection is carried out within the parameters of the applicable specification.
• Perform routine equipment and consumable function tests to ensure everything is in good working order; report any issues directly to supervision.
• Follow Oceaneering safety checklists.
• Evaluate results of testing in accordance with applicable specification.
• Act as radiographer as part of a two-person crew during execution of radiography work.
• Carry out work in a timely and efficient manner to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Carry out work in accordance with Oceaneering operating procedures and statutory and client specifications and requirements.

Supervision & Reporting

• Report to the site supervisor or superintendent, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable day-to-day inspection job for clients.
• Monitor and check activities across the three areas of radiography work activity: before, during, and after radiography.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate, organize, and coordinate work activities with the client.

General Duties

• Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
• Undertake any other duties of a reasonable nature as required by management.
• Perform assigned tasks with due diligence regarding Integrated Management Systems.
• Eliminate waste and suggest use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the environment.
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in relevant inspection techniques within the oil and gas industry.
• Successful completion of recognized RPO training from an accredited center licensed by the Ministry for Municipality and Environment (MME), State of Qatar.
• PCN or CSWIP certificates preferred; third-party ASNT certificate holders will be required to undergo Oceaneering Certification, with successful completion being mandatory.
• IRATA – Rope Access – Level 1 or 2 (Essential).
• Offshore medical certification and annual eye test.
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training).
• Knowledge of radiation safety and emergency response procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based programs (Essential).
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills (Preferred).
• Flexible approach and ability to generate a team approach to problem solving (Essential).
• Good communicator, both written and verbal (Essential).
• Analytical: synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• 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; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support: follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning and Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ethics: treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Working Conditions

Environment

• Position is onshore and offshore.
• Work almost exclusively indoors and outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• Work surface is stable (flat); climbing ladders and working from scaffold or work-at-height platforms required.

Travel

• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Travel in region and on/offshore via bus, taxi, helicopter, airplane, and boat.

Physical Activity & Requirements

• Position is considered MEDIUM work.
• Occasional: lift 20–50 pounds; work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach or back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands; identify color differences; wear harness or safety restraint.
• Frequent: lift 10–25 pounds; climb stairs and ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift and carry objects.
• Constant: twist body, sit with back supported, head forward or flexed, head tilted or rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months.
• Ensure that safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as reasonably practicable to ensure a safe working environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.