Level 3 IRATA Rope Access Tech

Acuren; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician to lead crews in the Central Region, based in Sarnia, ON. You will ensure safe and compliant execution of industrial work scopes, mentor technicians, and act as primary emergency contact with 24/7 availability.

Salary is CA$55.00/hr and compensation reflects certifications and experience. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, client relations, and the ability to step in when extra personnel are needed, with a focus on reliable project

Qualifications

• IRATA Level 3 Certification or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman ticket is preferred and asset.
• First Aid Certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of technicians assigned to the crew.
• Review and approve timesheets and FLRAs, address deficiencies and provide feedback.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, training, and ongoing skills development to team members.
• Support investigation and documentation of near misses, safety incidents, and non-conformances.
• Act as primary emergency contact, maintaining 24/7 availability by cell phone.
• Step in to perform required services when additional personnel are unavailable.

Education

IRATA Level 3 Certification

Journeyman ticket (asset)

First Aid Certification

Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract

Job description

Acuren is currently recruiting IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technicians to support projects across the Central Region, providing crew leadership and ensuring safe, compliant execution of industrial work scopes.

The position will be based out of Sarnia, ON

Salary will be CA$55.00/hr based on certifications and experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of technicians assigned to the crew
• Review and approve timesheets and Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), addressing deficiencies and providing constructive feedback
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, training, and ongoing skills development to team members
• Support the investigation and documentation of near misses, safety incidents, and non-conformances
• Act as the primary emergency contact, maintaining 24/7 availability by cell phone
• Step in to perform required services when additional personnel are unavailable

Requirements

• IRATA Level 3 Certification
• Journeyman ticket (asset)
• Valid First Aid Certification
• Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract

Core Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to perform at a high technical and performance level
• Capable of working independently while leading and supporting a team

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada’s Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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