Rope Access Industrial Services (RAIS) Planner - LNG Kitimat, BC

Step into a key leadership role as a Rope Access Industrial Services (RAIS) Planner, supporting major operations at the LNG site in Kitimat, BC!

In this role, you’ll drive the planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact rope access projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

We’re looking for a skilled planner with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, proven scheduling experience, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints. If you thrive in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoy managing complex shutdowns and project rotations, this is an opportunity to make a real impact with a growing team!

Position Details:

• Location: LNG Site – Kitimat, BC (Relocation Required)
• Start Date: Immediate
• Schedule: 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities available
• Compensation: $55.00 – $68.00/hour based on experience and certifications
• Relocation Support: Temporary housing assistance available for up to 3 months to support your transition to Kitimat

• Build comprehensive work packs, scopes, and job plans, including estimating hours, manpower, and materials.
• Interpret blueprints, ISO drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, weld maps, and spool sheets accurately.
• Apply knowledge of welding procedures, QA/QC requirements, WPS/PQRs, NDE requirements, material traceability, and documentation control.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, and CSA piping and pressure welding codes relevant to fieldwork.
• Coordinate with supervision, crews, inspectors, and client representatives to sequence work, resolve field issues, and remove constraints.
• Take on GF responsibilities as required, specifically during turnaround (TA) events.
• Collaborate in a team setting to create execution plans and all associated preparation documents.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work outside of scheduled rotations to support major projects and TA events.
• Utilize systems such as Maximo, Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft programs to build, manage, and track work orders and schedules.

• Journeyperson Pipefitting or Electrician Certification Required - with strong understanding of trade standards and codes.

• IRATA Certification required.

• 3-5+ years of industrial rope access mechanical and electrical experience.

• Hands-on experience in heavy industrial settings (plants, refineries, power, or similar).

• Previous planning/scheduling experience in an industrial environment.

• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills, including P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, weld maps, and spool sheets.

• Knowledge of welding procedures, QA/QC standards, WPS/PQRs, NDE requirements, material traceability, and documentation control.

• Working knowledge of ASME, API, and/or CSA piping and pressure welding codes as applied to fieldwork.

• Experience using Maximo, Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft programs.

• Strong coordination and communication skills to liaise effectively with supervision, crews, inspectors, and clients.

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and take initiative during project events.

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.

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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