RAIS Outage Coordinator

RAIS Outage Coordinator – Tacten Industrial Inc.

We are seeking a Rope Access (RAIS) Outage Planner to join our team at the Syncrude, Mildred Lake site. In this role, you’ll translate rope access, inspection, piping, and welding scopes into concise job plans and work closely with all levels of management, field staff, and client representatives to ensure work is executed efficiently and accurately.

Position Details:

• Rotation/Shift: 5 days a week, 10hrs/day.
• Site: Syncrude, Mildred Lake.
• Location & Travel: Candidate must be local to Fort McMurray.
• Start Date: January 2026.

Responsibilities &

Qualifications:

• 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 outage events.
• Collaborate in a team setting to create execution plans and all associated preparation documents.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work outside scheduled rotations to support major outages and TA events.
• Utilize systems such as SAP, MS Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft programs to build, manage, and track work orders and schedules.
• Journeyperson Pipefitter/Welder Certification (completed apprenticeship and ticketed) with a strong understanding of trade standards and codes.
• IRATA Certification (required).
• 3-5+ years of industrial rope access pipe fitting / welding experience.
• Hands‑on experience in heavy industrial settings (plants, refineries, power, or similar), ideally with shutdown/outage/turnaround work.
• 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 SAP, 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 TA or project events.

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly 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.

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