Rope Access Level III Inspector

About the Role

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are seeking an experienced, technically capable, and safety-focused Rope Access Level III Inspector to lead rope access operations and perform advanced inspections in the field. This role functions as both a worksite supervisor and technical resource, responsible for rigging oversight, rescue planning, and mentoring lower-level rope access team members.

Why Join TEAM

• Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays
• Overtime with full travel and per-diem paid
• Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment
• Opportunities for training and growth into inspection, technical services, project management, or leadership roles
• A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site rope access team lead, overseeing all rigging, access, and descent/ascent activities per SPRAT or IRATA Level III standards
• Perform complex inspections in elevated or confined locations using rope access techniques
• Lead daily safety briefings, rescue planning, and job hazard analysis
• Supervise and mentor Level I and Level II rope access personnel; ensure adherence to safe work practices
• Interface with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to coordinate access plans and inspection deliverables
• Execute or oversee installation of rope systems, anchors, lifelines, and safety zones according to industry and site-specific standards
• Participate in and lead rescue scenarios and ensure rescue gear is maintained, staged, and ready for deployment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, SPRAT/IRATA guidelines, and TEAM safety protocols
• Review inspection data, provide QA/QC oversight, and assist in reporting and documentation

Qualifications

Required

• Valid SPRAT or IRATA Level III certification in good standing
• 3–5+ years of field experience in industrial rope access operations
• Demonstrated leadership ability in rigging, job planning, and worksite supervision
• Familiarity with structural, piping, or pressure system configurations in industrial plants
• Proven ability to operate under pressure and manage field teams safely and effectively
• Physically fit for rope access work; able to pass fit-for-duty physicals and site-specific requirements
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks, TWIC, DISA, and site-specific onboarding
• Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset

Preferred

• Multiple NDT Level II certifications or ASNT/PCN/CGSB equivalencies
• API 510/570/653, CWI, AMPP or other advanced certifications
• Radiation Safety Training / IRRSP or State Industrial Radiographer Card (if applicable to RT)
• Familiarity with digital reporting systems or NDT data software
• Prior experience managing access scopes during shutdowns or turnarounds
• Additional training in rescue coordination, rigging, or scaffold alternatives
• Prior experience working in refineries, petrochemical plants, pipeline projects, or fabrication shops
• Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications
• Previous experience supporting mechanical integrity or turnaround inspection programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and crew leadership tasks

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard refinery or plant environment, including accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells (except when performing non-field duties)
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform inspections
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform routine duties
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform duties and travel to off-site locations
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills

Work Conditions

• Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location
• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere
• Interaction with crew employees, supervisors, and client personnel
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must tolerate climate changes
• May require periodic out-of-town travel
• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• 401k match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Overtime with full travel and per-diem paid