IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician
Location: Edmonton Area, Alberta
Employment: Long-Term, Local
Certification Required: IRATA Level 3
MSCP Heat Management Solutions is seeking an experienced
IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician for a
long-term, local position supporting ongoing work at an Edmonton-area refinery.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Level 3 looking for
consistent local work without a camp or rotational schedule. You will provide rope access leadership in the field, ensuring work is properly planned, rigged, supervised, and executed safely and efficiently.
The Company
MSCP provides innovative technical and organizational solutions for Heat Management within the Energy sector. Founded in 2011, MSCP supports industrial clients through engineering, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and specialized access solutions.
Responsibilities
As the
IRATA Level 3 on site, you will:
- Hold and maintain a current IRATA Level 3 certification.
- Lead and supervise daily rope access activities at the refinery.
- Mentor and provide field leadership to IRATA Level 1 and Level 2 technicians.
- Design, establish, inspect, and supervise rope access and rigging systems.
- Select rigging systems that provide efficient access while prioritizing safe egress and rescue.
- Maintain a high level of awareness regarding worker safety, well-being, and changing site conditions.
- Maintain knowledge of current IRATA requirements, guidelines, and safety bulletins, along with applicable MSCP and client procedures.
- Lead rope access components of daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, equipment inspections, and buddy checks.
- Review and sign applicable FLHAs, hazard assessments, and rope access documentation.
- Assign team members to work parties and supervise rigging and safe rope access practices.
- Develop and maintain appropriate rescue plans and be prepared to lead rescue activities if required.
- Support the orientation, mentorship, and ongoing assessment of rope access team members.
- Verify and certify rope access logbooks where applicable and support accurate tracking of rope hours.
- Determine equipment and logistical requirements for upcoming rope access work.
- Ensure rope access equipment is appropriately inspected, maintained, documented, and used only by properly trained personnel.
- Ensure required execution plans, checklists, inspections, and supporting documentation are completed.
- Promote consistent adherence to IRATA, client, and MSCP safety requirements.
- Trade certification in insulation, electrical, or another industrial trade is considered an asset but is not required.
Qualifications
- Current IRATA Level 3 certification – required.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising rope access teams.
- Industrial, refinery, oil and gas, or maintenance experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of rope access systems, rigging, rescue planning, and equipment inspection.
- Strong understanding of hazard identification, FLHAs, and field-level risk management.
- Ability to effectively mentor and supervise Level 1 and Level 2 technicians.
- Strong communication and field leadership skills.
- Commitment to safe, professional, and efficient execution of work.
Why MSCP?
This is a
local, long-term opportunity for an IRATA Level 3 who wants consistent work while taking on a meaningful leadership role within MSCP's growing rope access capabilities.
MSCP offers a highly cooperative work environment focused on professional development, empowerment, open communication, safety, and continuous improvement.
