Rope Access Lead Inspector (IRATA III)

Team Industrial Services; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation

Overtime with travel

Per diem paid

Job summary

TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Rope Access Level III Inspector to lead on-site rope access operations and perform advanced inspections in field environments.

This role blends worksite supervision with technical inspection responsibilities, including rigging oversight, rescue planning, and mentoring junior rope access personnel. The ideal candidate holds multi-discipline certifications and has extensive experience in refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial settings, with

Qualifications

• Valid SPRAT or IRATA Level III certification in good standing.
• 3-5+ years of field experience in industrial rope access operations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in rigging, job planning, and worksite supervision.

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

Rope access leadership

Safety management

Field inspections

Communication

Education

SPRAT or IRATA Level III certification

Tools

NDT data software

Rigging knowledge

Job description

TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Rope Access Level III Inspector to lead on-site rope access operations and perform advanced inspections in field environments.

This role blends worksite supervision with technical inspection responsibilities, including rigging oversight, rescue planning, and mentoring junior rope access personnel. The ideal candidate holds multi-discipline certifications and has extensive experience in refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial settings, with