Position Summary:
We’re on the lookout for skilled IRATA Level 3 Technician to tackle exciting projects at Suncor Fort Hills in the Fort McMurray area.
If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment that champions growth, learning, and innovation, this is your chance to elevate your career. Let’s build something great together!
Position Details
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Rotation/Shift: 14/14 rotation, 12-hour shifts
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Site Name: Suncor Fort Hills
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Start Date: As soon as possible
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Location & Travel: Flights from Alberta Hubs
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Duration: Ongoing Maintenance
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all rope access activities are performed safely and in compliance with IRATA standards and company policies.
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Perform inspections, maintenance, and repair work using rope access methods.
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Plan and execute rigging setups, ensuring operational safety and compliance with site and IRATA requirements.
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Conduct pre-job hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and rescue plans.
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Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, inspections, and safety checks.
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Perform rescues and emergency response procedures as required.
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Mentor and evaluate lower-level technicians (Level 1 and 2) in safe work practices.
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Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
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Perform both supervisory and skilled trade responsibilities, ensuring trade work is executed safely and to a high standard.
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Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on specialized trade tasks performed via rope access.
Requirements:
Certifications
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IRATA Level 3 Certification (valid and in good standing) required
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Journeyman Insulator Trade Certification required
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CSTS / OSSA Regional/ ESC CSO/ BSO required
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Standard First Aid Certification required
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CSTS / OSSA / ESC (or equivalent safety orientation) required or asset
Qualifications / Experience
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Minimum 2 years of experience as an IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician in industrial environments
- Strong understanding of rope access theory, rigging principles, maneuvers, hauling systems, and advanced rescue techniques
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Demonstrated ability to lead, instruct, and supervise Level 1 and Level 2 technicians
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Proven leadership and communication skills in a team environment
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Strong safety, quality, and client-focus mindset
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Self-motivated and capable of working independently in remote, high-risk, and variable conditions
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Problem-solving and time-management skills with attention to detail
Benefits:
The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.
Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!
Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.
Working Conditions:
- Working at heights up to 300 ft, with some heights exceeding this
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and variable temperatures
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Work may involve confined spaces, elevated structures, and remote site locations
Requires climbing, lifting, pulling, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods -
You must be comfortable wearing harness, PPE, and fall protection equipment throughout the shift
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Participation in daily safety meetings, rescue drills, and site-specific orientations
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Strict adherence to all Tacten and client safety policies and procedures
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Drug and alcohol pre-access testing
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of rope access, trade, and supervisory personnel
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Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Company Overview:
For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.
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.
