Rope Access Technician Lvl I, II, III - Chicago, IL

Turner Industries•Chicago, IL

19d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce. Turner Specialty Services, LLC is seeking experienced Rope Access Technicians with Level I, II, or III certification in the Chicago, IL area for long term assignments. The Rope Access Technician is responsible for carrying out standard rope access operations to perform maintenance, repairs, and other industrial work tasks on industrial petrol/chemical equipment while on ropes. The Technician must have the ability to perform work that is physically demanding, have good communication skills and the ability to assimilate a large amount of new information. Responsibilities may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
IRATA / SPRAT Level I, II, or III certification
Current TWIC Card Required
Must be NCCER Certified
Must have a capacity for work at height
Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds
Valid Driver's License
Ability to pass a background check and drug test
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
CPR certification
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Carrying out standard rope access operations to perform maintenance, repairs, and other industrial work tasks on industrial petrol/chemical equipment while on ropes.
Rescue operations
Technical reports
Administrative tasks
Uses Industrial Rope Access methods and related equipment to access and complete a wide variety of maintenance, repairs and other industrial work tasks while on ropes or in difficult access areas
Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to the IRATA/SPRAT standards and practices
Ensures team members utilize proper personal protective equipment
Displays a healthy respect for heights and follows all OSHA, site specific and company's safety procedures
Participates in required training and maintains a working understanding of rope access safe working practices
Inspects and verifies rope access systems and components before use
Recognizes worksite hazards and notifies the Rope Access Supervisor of any unsafe conditions
Maintains proficiency at rescue techniques and assist in rescues as directed and in accordance with certification level
Performs physical activities that require considerably use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, and walking