Job Description

Position Summary:

Tacten is looking for a hands-on

Rope Access Operations Manager

in the Pacific Region. You'll lead multi-trade crews, oversee project execution, and ensure safe, efficient, and IRATA-compliant operations. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role for a professional eager to take on leadership, broaden their skills, and drive success on high-profile industrial projects.

Position Details:

Location:

Sparwood, BC

Schedule:

Project-based, up to 40 hrs/week, with potential for overtime

Rate:

Up to $59.50/hr, depending on experience and certifications

Requirements:

Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate

This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, lead teams, and grow professionally within a dynamic industrial setting.
Responsibilities:

Daily Responsibilities

Lead and support welders, pipefitters, and rope access technicians across active job sites. Plan, organize, and monitor daily operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Conduct site visits, toolbox talks, and review JHAs and permits (rope access, hot work, confined space). Coordinate logistics for crew travel, mobilization, and accommodations. Track consumables, materials, and equipment to maintain readiness and efficiency.

Weekly Responsibilities

Perform site walk-throughs and safety inspections. Review time tracking, project updates, and three-day lookaheads. Support Project Managers with QA/QC documentation and cost tracking. Verify compliance of rope access gear and PPE. Lead or contribute to weekly safety and progress meetings.

Monthly Responsibilities

Oversee rope access gear inspections and certification renewals. Review budgets and forecasts; track project spend against targets. Manage shop inventory and place replenishment orders as needed. Submit safety, compliance, and performance reports. Conduct performance reviews and coordinate training or recertifications.

Requirements:

IRATA Level 3 Certification

Hands-on

mechanical and industrial experience

in complex environments

Multi-trade leadership

, with experience managing and coordinating diverse teams

Project management

skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and work execution

Welding expertise

, including inspection, procedures, and fabrication practices

NDT certifications/experience

considered an asset Strong

work ethic

with a focus on high-quality results Proven ability to

build and maintain positive relationships

with clients and team members Exceptional

safety awareness

and commitment to quality standards Strong

problem-solving, organizational, and time management

skills

Self-motivated

, capable of operating at a high technical and performance level

Valid driver's license

with a clean abstract

Benefits:

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!



Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.
Company Overview:

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry's largest clients in the world's harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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