Rope Access Tech I

Position Summary

The Rope Access Tech I is an entry-level position, responsible for carrying out duties and responsibilities in a safe and timely manner as assigned under the supervision of higher-level rope access technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific job functions per the direction of the Rope Access Supervisor or a Level II/III Rope Access Technician
• Inspect and validate rope access equipment and systems for safety and compliance prior to use.
• Assist in preparing and setting up rope access equipment and systems as directed by the Lead RAT
• Identify potential worksite hazards and promptly report unsafe conditions to the Rope Access Level III/ Supervisor
• Record results of inspections as directed by the Lead RAT
• Safely ascend, descend, and maneuver on ropes using standard rope access techniques.
• Assist in basic rescue operations under the supervision of higher-level rope access technicians
• Maintain current certifications and training records in compliance with IRATA or SPRAT requirements
• Assist other technicians as required
• Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Physical capability to perform strenuous work at heights
• Ability to follow directions and procedures
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and grow, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Physically and mentally fit with a strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong awareness of safety and quality standards
• Strong work ethic and dependable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to regularly work overtime
• Adaptable to changing schedules with willingness to travel regularly, including last minute and overnight travel
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be 18 years of age or older

 

EDUCATION:

• IRATA/SPRAT Level 1 Certification required including proficiency in theoretical knowledge, equipment and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling 
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

 

NV5

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

 

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold and extreme heat environmental conditions, in and near hazards to include proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places in excess of 100 feet, exposure to high heat, extreme cold, or exposure to chemicals, in conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, heights, and limited visibility for extended periods of time
• Navigate industrial environments using rope systems and climbing equipment, requiring strong lower body mobility, balance and mental strength for continuous concentration
• Meet occupational vision and hearing requirements to safely perform essential job functions
• Maintain physical stamina for prolonged standing, bending, and maneuvering in confined spaces
• Physical endurance such as climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting regularly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, 60+ pounds on occasion
• Frequent mobility is required in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed rooms, line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia
• Withstand loud noise and able to work long workdays of up to 16 consecutive hours in one day.
• Physical stamina for extended periods of rope suspension
• Manual dexterity for technical rope work and tool handling, with regular stress to hand and fingers

Company Overview

Acuren

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

 

Tacten

For 20 years, Tacten has delivered integrated industrial services that support the safe, reliable performance of critical assets in complex operating environments. Our teams combine multi-disciplinary trades, certified IRATA personnel, and customized access solutions to help clients plan and complete work safely and efficiently.

Guided by a People First approach, Tacten brings skilled professionals together to support industrial maintenance, mechanical integrity, inspection, and reliability programs. Our work contributes to the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Tacten is part of TiC Solutions, where we shape and strengthen the physical world through insight-driven engineering, lifecycle services that deliver results, and a commitment to reliability and performance.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request.

The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

 

Bakos - Union Roles

BakosNDT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Service Corporation and is a growing and leading provider of non-destructive testing services in Western Canada. We provide services to multiple industries including major oilfield projects. We anticipate exciting growth for our organization and are looking to build a strong foundational team to support this expansion.

 

We are looking for ambitious and energetic individuals who enjoy diversity in their role and want to grow their career as we grow our organization.

 

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

 

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

 

 

Bakos - Non-Union Roles

BakosNDT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Service Corporation and is a growing and leading provider of non-destructive testing services in Western Canada. We provide services to multiple industries including major oilfield projects. We anticipate exciting growth for our organization and are looking to build a strong foundational team to support this expansion.

 

We are looking for ambitious and energetic individuals who enjoy diversity in their role and want to grow their career as we grow our organization.

 

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

 

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

 

 

ECHO

Echo NDE provides non-destructive testing, inspection, and asset integrity services across North America. We support maintenance, asset integrity, and construction activities for facility and pipeline clients across a range of industries.

Our teams combine trained technical professionals, specialized inspection capabilities, and a commitment to quality to help clients make informed decisions about the condition, safety, and reliability of critical assets. We focus on responsive service, dependable execution, and work that supports safe, effective operations.

At Echo NDE, people are central to how we work. We are looking for individuals who value diverse responsibilities, collaborative teams, and opportunities to build their skills and careers while contributing to meaningful work.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request.

The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

 

TIC Solutions

At TiC Solutions, we do work that matters. Our strength begins with our people, and our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative—guide how we work every day. We invest in our people’s growth, never compromise on safety, and work together to deliver meaningful results.

As a leading provider of critical asset integrity and engineering solutions, TiC Solutions helps keep essential industries operating safely, reliably, and efficiently across North America and beyond. Through shared services, strategic alignment, and operational support, we bring together engineering, geospatial intelligence, technology, asset integrity, inspection, and testing expertise to help clients plan, design, build, monitor, inspect, and optimize critical assets with confidence.

With more than 11,000 employees across more than 200 locations, TiC Solutions combines scale with local expertise. Our work supports infrastructure, energy, industrial, renewable, and other essential sectors—as well as the communities where we live and work. We help clients improve visibility, manage risk, support safe operations, and strengthen the reliability and performance of the assets people and businesses depend on every day.

At TiC Solutions, employees have opportunities to build meaningful careers through hands-on experience, collaboration across disciplines, and continued professional growth. Our teams contribute to a culture grounded in support, accountability, innovation, and higher standards.

 

Join TiC Solutions and become part of a team that puts people first, acts with integrity, moves forward as one team, and works to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request.

The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

 

NV5

 

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

 

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

 

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.