Rope Access Technician Level III

About the role

The Level 3 Rope Access Technician is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing rope access operations in wind turbine environments. This role ensures safe system design, anchor validation, rescue readiness, and regulatory compliance per IRATA or SPRAT standards. The individual in this role plays a critical part in supporting the safe execution of wind turbine maintenance, blade repair, inspection, and mechanical work performed at significant heights.

Responsibilities

• Plan and approve rope access systems and anchor configurations.
• Develop rescue plans for tower and basket operations.
• Cookordinate with blade repair and LOTO (lock out/tag out) teams.
• Maintain rope access documentation and logs.
• Evaluate structural anchor points on turbines and associated structures to ensure safe load and weight distribution.
• Lead rope access operations during blade repair, inspection, and maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Level 1 and Level 2 rope access technicians to ensure safety and adherence to company protocols.
• Ensure proper rigging techniques and rope system configurations are used for each job.
• Cookordinate access methods and job sequencing with maintenance, blade repair, and operations teams.
• Monitor rope access activities in the field to ensure work is progressing safely and efficiently.
• Assist with planning complex rope access operations that involve multiple technicians, work zones, or simultaneous repair activities.
• Conduct pre-job safety meetings and hazard assessments.
• Inspect and certify rope access equipment.
• Ensure all rope access operations are in compliance with IRATA / SPRAT codes of practice.
• Perform routine inspections of ropes, harnesses, hardware, anchors, and associated equipment to verify safe operating conditions.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and site risk assessments prior to beginning rope access operations.
• Oversee rescue preparedness, ensuring rescue systems and procedures are in place before work begins.
• Lead emergency response efforts related to rope access incidents or a need for technician rescue.
• Maintain accurate records of rope access work and equipment inspections.
• Ensure technicians follow proper fall protection, PPE, and rope access safety procedures at all times.
• Participate in safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to rope access operations, if needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of rope access experience required.
• Prior wind turbine experience required.
• Rescue experience at significant heights, required.
• Blade Repair Level II or III experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of LOTO (lock out/tag out) procedures, preferred.
• Experience in U.S. wind sector projects preferred.
• Valid IRATA Level 3 or SPRAT Level III certification required.
• GWO BST certification required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.