Rope Access Technician

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that helps move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries employs over 20,000 people and operates across the United States.

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 will carry out standard rope access operations to perform maintenance, repairs, and other industrial work tasks on petrochemical equipment while on ropes. The Technician must be able to perform physically demanding work, possess strong communication skills, and quickly assimilate large amounts of new information.

Responsibilities may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks.

• 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

• 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 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 assists in rescues as directed and in accordance with certification level
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, and walking

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

• Level I: $35–$40
• Level II: $42–$48
• Level III: $50–$55

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• ADD
• Voluntary life / ADD
• Disability benefits
• Leaves of absence
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Telehealth access
• Employee assistance program

Employees may be required to climb ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reach in all directions, handle and manipulate objects and materials; coordinate the movement of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lift 30‑50 lbs. from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carry objects, tools, etc.; stand; sit; walk;

see with or without correction; hear with or without correction; follow set procedures and standards; apply basic mathematical skills; plan work; compare and understand differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams; follow oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; read; write; and recognize and report safety hazards.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.