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Rope Access Lev 1 Wind Technician

Job Locations CA-Remote
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 days ago(5/2/2025 12:44 PM)
Requisition ID
2025-14719
# of Openings
4
Category (Portal Searching)
Wind
Work Schedule Status
On-Site

Position Summary

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Acuren and its affiliate entities are a leading provider of wind turbine rotor blade inspection, repair, and other services in North America. Combined with the use of rope access technology and inspection expertise, we provide a comprehensive inspection and repair solution for the wind industry.

 

Position Details:

 

Acuren Wind Canada Inc. is recruiting for experienced traveling IRATA Level I Wind Technicians to support projects throughout Canada for our 2025 season!

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and ensure repairs on wind turbine blades are completed to company standards.
  • Work as a member of the team with a safety-first approach and document repair and inspection findings.
  • Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
  • Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
  • Work at heights of more than 300 feet via rope access or suspended platform, in confined spaces and for extended periods of time in remote locations in variable climates and environments.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required. 
  • Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques.
  • Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of Rope Access Technicians.
  • Ensure operational safety of all equipment.
  • May instruct and supervise others.
  • Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by operations.

Requirements

  • Certifications: IRATA or SPRAT certification is considered an asset. GWO certification is preferred, or a willingness to obtain it.

  • Experience: 0–1 year of experience in the wind industry. Experience with various turbine platforms and blade types is an asset.

  • Education: High school diploma required. Preference given to candidates with a Technical Wind Certification.

  • Licensing & Training: Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract required. Certifications in Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space, and CPR are considered assets.

  • Work Environment & Availability:
    • Must be willing to travel and work in remote locations across Canada for extended periods.
    • Flexible to work overtime and rotating shifts as needed.
    • Comfortable working in adverse weather and physically demanding conditions.

  • Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to safely climb up to 100m (330 ft) multiple times per day while carrying up to 15kg (30 lbs).
    • Capable of lifting up to 25kg (50 lbs) unassisted; occasionally up to 35kg (75 lbs).
    • Must have full range of motion for tasks involving bending, kneeling, climbing, and squatting.
    • Dexterity and coordination for handling tools and working on complex components.
    • Comfortable working at heights, on slippery terrain, and in confined spaces.

  • Other Requirements:
    • Must pass drug and alcohol testing.
    • Ability to comply with company and client-specific pandemic-related policies.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
    • Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Join our team at Acuren 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

  • Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Rotation: 6 weeks on / 1 week off
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Location & Travel: Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) provided to various sites across Canada; 100% travel required
  • Environment: Work is performed in remote locations and exposed outdoor environments, often in challenging weather conditions.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Candidates must be adaptable to a rotational schedule, extended shifts, overtime, and weekend work as needed.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

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. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

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

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