607 Rope Access Supervisor Level 3 (Tech 3) Full Time/WIND Travel Techs

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Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Rope Access Technician Level 3 to join our team. This role involves performing mechanical maintenance, cleaning, and bolt torquing on wind turbines using advanced rope access techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, excellent technical skills, and the ability to lead and supervise rope access operations. This position requires 100% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rope Access Operations and Leadership
• Manage and oversee all rope access operations, ensuring safe practices and project efficiency.
• Perform and supervise advanced maintenance tasks, mechanical repairs, and structural inspections.
• Evaluate and resolve complex challenges related to tower cleaning, general maintenance, or mechanical work.
• Train and mentor Levels 1 and 2 technicians, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
• Serve as the rescue lead, coordinating and executing rescue plans in emergency situations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Expertise in mechanical work, tower cleaning, and maintenance activities.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of safety standards, including OSHA and industry-specific guidelines.
• Communicate with clients, site managers, and project coordinators to ensure expectations are met.
• Lead rope access operations in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT Level 3 standards, including rigging anchor systems and performing safety checks.
• Supervise and mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 technicians in rope access techniques and repair processes.
• Serve as the site safety supervisor during all rope access activities, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures

Safety Management and Compliance

• Conduct and document site-specific risk assessments, including Job Site Analysis (JSA).
• Ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols, including proper PPE use and fall protection measures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, equipment use, and certifications to comply with regulatory and company requirements.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to plan and prioritize work schedules.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve challenges during tasks.
• Ensure project completion within timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Documentation and Communication

• Create detailed reports on inspection findings, repair work completed, and any follow-up recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain logs of all rope access equipment inspections and repairs.

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be at a minimum of eighteen (18) years of
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in wind turbine blade repair or composite repair
• IRATA Level 3 or SPRAT Level 3 certification is required
• Strong background in rope access techniques and team supervision
• GWO BST required
• GWO ART required
• GWO BTT preferred
• NPFA 70 preferred
• Valid drivers license and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required
• Pre-employment background checks and clear driving record will be required

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using tools and power equipment required for blade repairs.
• Ability to work at heights and in challenging environmental conditions

Work Conditions:

• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions

• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors, client personnel and a wide range of stakeholders

• Working in a plant and/or shop area around production machinery with extreme noise levels

• Work from various levels of heights and/or confined spaces for long periods of time

• Wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)

• May require working from heights at 250 or greater

• Travel to different job sites as needed, sometimes on short notice

• May require shiftwork (days, evenings, nights)

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater

• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and climb

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and stooping

• Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and/or cold

• Work in and near industrial hazards

• Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties

• Remain consistently active throughout shift

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively

• Sufficient vision (close vision and distance vision) or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to investigate

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties and travel to off-site locations

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)

• Excellent physical fitness and the ability to endure prolonged outdoor work in varying weather conditions

• Comfort working from heights at 250 or greater

• Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively

• Exhibit sensible and responsible behavior

• Strong communication skills and ability to
  demonstrate teamwork abilities

• Ability to travel to different job sites, sometimes on short notice

• Ability to work shiftwork if needed and/or required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary based on experience and certifications
• Opportunities for career growth, additional training, certifications and advancement
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(K) w/Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
    

NOTE: To be considered, applicants must be able provide documentation of current or previous certifications, as well as all classroom and/or on-the-job training (OJT) hours required for certification.

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