Rope Access Level 3

Job purpose

Responsibilities

• Lead rope access teams on site and ensure operations comply with IRATA guidelines and company HSE procedures.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and rescue plans; conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Inspect rope access equipment, maintain inspection records, and ensure correct PPE use.
• Perform rope access NDT inspections, mechanical maintenance, structural inspections, and installation work.
• Coordinate rescues, monitor work quality and productivity, and coordinate with clients and project teams.
• Prepare daily activity and progress reports and stop work when conditions are unsafe.

Qualifications and experience

• Requires valid IRATA Level 3 certification and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience managing and coordinating Permit to Work systems in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial environments is required.
• Oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, offshore, or industrial facility experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Requires rope access rescue knowledge, leadership and supervisory ability, and understanding of work-at-height regulations.
• Requires ability to prepare safety documentation, communicate and report effectively, and solve problems.

Preferred certificates and trade qualifications

• A valid First Aid certificate is preferred.
• Valid T-BOSIET and H₂S certificates are preferred.
• Relevant trade qualifications, such as PCN 3.2 Group, ASNT Level II methods, or mechanical qualifications, are preferred.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces and be physically and medically fit for rope access activities.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.