Rope Access & Rigging Technician

About the Role

ETS delivers large-scale tensile and cable-supported roof structures throughout North America. This position is for a long-term, hands-on Rope Access and Rigging Professional to join our team on the Nashville Titans Stadium roof project—one of the most technically demanding cable-roof builds currently underway in North America.

• Construction of stadium roofs using large-diameter structural cables (up to 140 mm)
• Uncoiling, positioning, and laying cable systems on the bowl and pitch (field of play)
• Lifting, positioning, and stressing cables using high-capacity hydraulic lifting systems
• Complex rigging operations involving cranes, including controlled load transfers from cranes to temporary or permanent support systems
• High-risk installation activities carried out at height and within active stadium environments

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise rope access and advanced rigging operations
• Act as a working supervisor, remaining hands-on throughout installation activities
• Plan and execute complex crane lifts, including sequencing and safe transfer of loads off cranes
• Operate efficiently in large stadium environments requiring frequent vertical access and long walking distances
• Uphold high standards of safety, planning, communication, and execution

Requirements

• IRATA / SPRAT Level 2 or Level 3 Rope Access certification
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a rigger and rope access technician
• Proven experience working with cranes, critical lifts, and load transfers
• Strong understanding of complex rigging systems and temporary works
• Experience handling large structural elements such as cables, steel assemblies, or equivalent
• Capable of sustained work at height and on large structures

Commitment & Location

• Based in Nashville, Tennessee
• Full-time commitment through November 2026
• Non-rotational position - continuous on-site presence is required
• Opportunity for future roles within ETS beyond this project

Who This Role Suits

This position is suited to a professional who:

• Is technically strong and safety-focused
• Is confident leading complex lifts while remaining hands-on
• Thrives in challenging, large-scale construction environments
• Can fully commit to a long-term, high-profile project