IRATA - Rope Access Level 3 Supervisor

Apave North America Corp.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after probation

PPE provided

Job summary

Apave Canada is seeking an IRATA Level 3 Supervisor for immediate, full-time Wind Service/Composite Technicians support. The role requires leading rope access tasks on wind turbines and mentoring junior technicians.

The candidate should bring strong safety, communication, and travel readiness, with valid IRATA Level 3 certification and related wind service experience. Health benefits apply after probation; Canadian work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• IRATA Level 3 certification is mandatory.
• GWO certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in wind turbine maintenance and rope access.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays.
• Strong safety and quality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Use IRATA standards to safely navigate a wind turbine.
• Supervise and mentor Level 1 and 2 technicians in rope access techniques.
• Conduct wind turbine maintenance, inspection, and repair activities.
• Assist with setup, inspection, and maintenance of wind turbine systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical services to complete projects.
• Maintain knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with wind turbine maintenance techniques and technology.
• Perform fiberglass repairs to rotor blades, nacelles, and nose cones.
• Support rigging and platform operation teams.

Skills

IRATA Level 3

Leadership

Safety & quality

Communication

Travel readiness

Wind turbine maintenance

Education

IRATA Rope Access Level 3 Certification

GWO certification

Job description

IRATA - Rope Access Level 3 Supervisor

Apave

Canada has an immediate, Full-Time positions available for Wind Service/Composite Technicians within our Wind Services Departmen t.

Who we are:

Apave Canada has been serving the oil and gas, petroleum and petrochemical, chemical, power generation, pipeline and potash industries since 1953. Our Canadian operations currently provide services from Edmonton, Regina, Calgary, Cold Lake, Saskatoon, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Nisku, Red Deer. Our USA operations provide services from 23 office locations, our United Kingdom operations provide services from 7 office locations, and our Australian operations provide services from 5 locations. Our growth is primarily due to our combination of experienced management and strong technical skills, combined with a high commitment to customer service.

Who you are:

• A person that can lead a job.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients.
• Exceptional safety and quality awareness.
• Self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical and performance level.

Job Duties

• Use IRATA standards to safely navigate a wind turbine.
• Supervise and mentor Level 1 and 2 technicians in rope access techniques.
• Conducting wind turbine maintenance, inspection, and repair activities.
• Assisting with the setup, inspection, and maintenance of wind turbine systems and equipment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and technical services, to complete projects and resolve any issues.
• Maintaining knowledge of industry best practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to wind turbine maintenance.
• Staying up to date with the latest wind turbine maintenance techniques and technology.
• Perform simple to complex fiberglass repairs to rotor blades, nacelles, and nose cones on various wind turbines.
• Support rigging and platform operation teams.

Required Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have the following certifications and experience.

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including at heights.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Full time travel position, requiring overnight stays out of town.
• IRATA Rope Access Level 3 Certification (mandatory).
• GWO certification (preferred but not required.
• Experience with basic electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance tasks would be an asset.

Safety Requirements:

• Steel-toe boots are required; Apave Canada will provide additional PPE.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Health benefits that meet or exceed industry standards will be provided after a 3-month probationary period.

Legal entitlement to work in Canada is mandatory.

All potential employees will be required to complete an alcohol and drug screening.

Apave Canada is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and respects our commitment as a member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCIB). We expect our employees to behave ethically and professionally.