IRATA Rope Access Trades (Projects & Outages)

MISTRAS SERVICES INC.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Services Inc. in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking IRATA Rope Access Technicians to perform insulation, electrical, welding, or steam/pipe-fitting trades on turnaround projects. Candidates must hold a Canadian Journeyman Certificate and IRATA Level 1–3 (or be willing to train).

On-site work requires safety focus and ability to lift up to 25 kg. This full-time role offers challenging fieldwork, site leadership, and opportunities to contribute to critical repair objectives in a heavy industrial

Qualifications

• IRATA Level 1/2/3 certification or willingness to undertake Level 1.
• Canadian Journeyman Certificate in Insulation, Electrical, Welding, or Steam/Pipe-fitting.
• CWB welding qualification or other welding qualifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade work related to insulation, electrical, welding, or steam/pipe-fitting.
• Carry out designated craft with high skill and accuracy.
• Read and interpret complex instructions pertaining to your trade.
• Work in hot/cold environments and dusty/dry/wet conditions.
• Lift up to 25 kg.

Skills

Rope Access

Journeyman Training

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Canadian Journeyman Certificate

Tools

IRATA Certification

Job description

IRATA Rope Access Trades (Projects & Outages)

Job Category : Inspection and NDT services

Requisition Number : IRATA006717

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray, AB T9H4Y4, CAN

The tradesmen will utilize their Journeyman training in the field of Insulation, Electrical, Welding, and Steam/Pipe-Fitting as directed by the site leadership team to obtain Turnaround repair objectives set out by MISTRAS Services Inc. client. The successful candidates must have an IRATA Rope Access course or be willing to undergo and successfully pass an IRATA Level 1 course as this is considered a prerequisite for the work to be performed.Rope Access Technicians Level 1, 2, or 3 without a Trade are also encouraged to apply!

Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and Abilities Required:

• Preform trade work related to your trained craft: Insulation, Electrical, Welding, or Steam/Pipe-Fitting


• Perform your designated craft with a high degree of skill and accuracy


• Possess the necessary mechanical, and technical knowledge and skill related to your outlined craft


• Perform your designated craft as directed by the site leadership team to accomplish turnaround objectives as it pertains to your craft for site repairs


• Mechanical aptitude, and dexterity


• Ability to read and understand complex instructions as it pertains to your Trade


• Ability to work in Hot/Cold environments


• Ability to work in Dusty/Dry/Wet Conditions


• Ability to lift upwards of 25kg

Technical Requirements:

• Possess a Canadian Journeyman Certificate in the field of: Insulation, Electrical, Welding, and Steam/Pipe-fitting


• Possess an IRATA Level 1, 2, or 3 (Or be willing to undertake a company sponsored IRATA Level 1 Rope Access course)


• Qualifying hours for insulation will be considered


• CWB all position welding qualification for Welders required


• Other welding qualification cards are a strong asset


• Other Trade based qualifications are an asset

Why Work at MISTRAS Services?

MISTRAS Services Inc. strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS Services Inc. employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns, and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

MISTRAS Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation.