IRATA Level III Rope Access Lead Inspector

TEAM, Inc.; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Overtime with travel & per-diem

Job summary

TEAM, Inc. is seeking an experienced Rope Access Level III Inspector to lead on-site rope access operations and perform advanced inspections in industrial environments. You will supervise rigging, plan rescues, and mentor junior rope access personnel per SPRAT/IRATA standards.

The role requires certifications, strong communication, and a safety-first mindset. Based in California, this position offers travel, comprehensive benefits including 401k match, paid time off, and overtime with per-diem.

Qualifications

• IRATA Level III certification in good standing.
• 3–5+ years of field rope access experience.
• Leadership in rigging, job planning, and worksite supervision.
• Experience in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site rope access team, rigging, access, and descent/ascent per SPRAT/IRATA Level III.
• Perform complex inspections in elevated or confined locations using rope access techniques.
• Lead daily safety briefings, rescue planning, and job hazard analyses.
• Supervise Level I/II rope access personnel; enforce safe work practices.
• Coordinate access plans and inspection deliverables with project teams and clients.
• Install rope systems, anchors, lifelines, and safety zones per standards.
• Lead rescue scenarios; ensure gear is maintained and ready for use.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, SPRAT/IRATA, and TEAM safety protocols.
• Review inspection data; provide QA/QC oversight and reporting.

Skills

IRATA Level III

Rope access leadership

Rigging oversight

Rescue planning

QA/QC reporting

Tools

NDT data software

Job description

TEAM, Inc. is seeking an experienced Rope Access Level III Inspector to lead on-site rope access operations and perform advanced inspections in industrial environments. You will supervise rigging, plan rescues, and mentor junior rope access personnel per SPRAT/IRATA standards.

The role requires certifications, strong communication, and a safety-first mindset. Based in California, this position offers travel, comprehensive benefits including 401k match, paid time off, and overtime with per-diem.