Lead Rope Access Inspector - IRATA/SPRAT III

TEAM, Inc.; Scott (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Overtime with travel and per-diem

Training and growth opportunities

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 settings.

You will oversee rigging, rescue planning, and mentoring of junior rope access personnel, while coordinating with project managers and clients to deliver inspection results. The role requires multi-discipline certifications and extensive field experience in refineries, petrochemical plants, or heavy industry, with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• SPRAT or IRATA Level III certification in good standing.
• 3-5+ years field experience in industrial rope access operations.
• Experience leading rope access teams and coordinating rigging and rescue planning.
• Familiarity with refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks and site onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site rope access team lead, overseeing all rigging, access, and descent/ascent activities per SPRAT or IRATA Level III standards.
• Perform complex inspections in elevated or confined locations using rope access techniques.
• Lead daily safety briefings, rescue planning, and job hazard analysis.
• Supervise and mentor Level I and Level II rope access personnel; ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Interface with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to coordinate access plans and inspection deliverables.
• Execute or oversee installation of rope systems, anchors, lifelines, and safety zones according to industry and site-specific standards.
• Participate in and lead rescue scenarios and ensure rescue gear is maintained, staged, and ready for deployment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, SPRAT/IRATA guidelines, and TEAM safety protocols.
• Review inspection data, provide QA/QC oversight, and assist in reporting and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Rigging planning

Safety mindset

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 settings.

You will oversee rigging, rescue planning, and mentoring of junior rope access personnel, while coordinating with project managers and clients to deliver inspection results. The role requires multi-discipline certifications and extensive field experience in refineries, petrochemical plants, or heavy industry, with a strong emphasis