Rope Access Journeyperson Insulator (LTM) – Cold Lake

Position Summary:

Tacten is seeking a Long-Term Maintenance Rope Access Journeyperson Insulator to join our team supporting Imperial Oil Cold Lake. In this role, you will perform high-angle insulation work with precision, efficiency, and a strong commitment to safety.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills, expand your rope access experience, and contribute to a dynamic maintenance team in a rewarding, long-term environment.

Position Details

- Rotation: Monday to Friday

- Shift Length: 9 hours/day

- Start Date: ASAP

- Scope: Piping and pressure equipment insulation support

- LOA: Not provided — local candidates from the Cold Lake/Bonnyville area required

Compensation

- - Journeyperson base rate: $47.16/hour (Prairies Region)

- IRATA premium applies for Levels 1, 2, and 3

- Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 8 hours/day

Responsibilities:

- Provide insulation support for piping and pressure equipment to maintain system efficiency, safety, and compliance.

- Remove and reinstall insulation materials such as fiberglass, mineral wool, or foam on pipes, vessels, and equipment.

- Measure, cut, and secure insulation using approved fasteners, bands, and adhesives to meet specifications.

- Perform inspections and assist inspection teams by exposing and re-covering insulated systems as required.

- Identify and repair or replace damaged or degraded insulation to restore performance.

- Complete steam trace repairs and ensure insulated systems meet operational and safety standards.

- Work collaboratively with maintenance and inspection teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.

- Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures, including when performing high-angle or rope access tasks.

Requirements:

Trade & Rope Access Requirements

- Must be local to the Cold Lake/Bonnyville area (LOA is not provided)

- Non-ticketed applicants must provide proof of 6,000+ hours

- 3rd-year apprentices may be considered (must provide proof of hours)

- IRATA Level 1 certification (minimum) or willingness to obtain

- IRATA Level 2 and 3 candidates are also encouraged to apply

- Comfortable and experienced working at heights

- Physically fit and capable of performing high-angle work safely

Required Safety Certifications

- CSTS-2020 or ESC CSO

- ESC Confined Space Entry & Monitor (CSE/M)

- ESC Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

- ESC H2S Alive

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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