Level 1 Rope Access Technician Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting Rope Access CWB Level 1 and Level 2 Inspectors to support our upcoming Fall Turnaround at our client site CNRL in Fort McMurray, AB.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled inspection team supporting critical turnaround activities at one of Canada's leading oil sands operations.

If you are looking to apply your inspection expertise in a challenging industrial environment while working alongside experienced professionals, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Start Date: ~September 8, 2026
• Location: CNRL Albian & Horizon Sites - Fort McMurray, AB
• Rotation: 6/1, 12 hour shifts
• Travel: Fly-in/Fly-out from Alberta hubs, Edmonton or Calgary 
• Camp accommodations provided
• Certification Requirements: IRATA certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to project start)

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of process piping, power piping, structural components, and associated systems during turnaround activities.
• Conduct inspections at various stages, including material verification, fabrication, installation, testing, and final commissioning.
• Utilize rope access techniques to safely access and inspect elevated and difficult-to-reach assets.
• Review and interpret applicable codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Evaluate inspection and testing reports and determine compliance with project and code requirements.
• Review work scope packages, inspection test plans (ITPs), drawings, and project specifications.
• Identify and document non-conformances, deficiencies, and quality concerns.
• Collaborate with client representatives, contractors, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation throughout project execution.

RequirementsInspection & Technical Requirements:

• Valid CWB Level 1 or CWB Level 2 Welding Inspector Certification.
• Previous Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience in industrial, oil and gas, or turnaround environments.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including:
  • ASME B31.3
  • ASME B31.1
  • ASME Section VIII, Division 1
  • ASME Section IX
  • CSA W47.1
  • CSA W59
• Working knowledge of NDT methods, including:
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Other common inspection techniques

Rope Access & Professional Requirements:

• • Valid IRATA certification preferred.
  • Candidates willing to obtain IRATA certification prior to project start are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to work safely at heights and in industrial environments.
  • Strong understanding of quality processes, documentation, and inspection reporting.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, welding procedures, and specifications.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and quality concerns.

Benefits

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

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren 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

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.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. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

Employment Type: TEMPORARY