Wesley Keagen Grey
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Experienced Rope Access Technician skilled in performing inspections and maintenance of high-rise structures, with strong adherence to safety standards. Proven track record in operating rope access systems to reduce project time by 20%. Expertise in training junior technicians, enhancing team efficiency by 15%. Adept at ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Rope Access Technician Level 2 – Team Lead
ASP International / Client - Seaway 7 / CIP
06.2025 - Current
- Tower mobilisation and preparation for subsea cable pull-ins
- Subsea cable pull-in using 8 Ton and 12 Ton winches
- Installation of temporary hang-off
- Cable stripping
- Installation of permanent hang-off
- Cable routing and cleating
- Demobilisation of tower
Junior Rope Access Technician
Skyline Maintenance Services
Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
- Assisted in execution of high-altitude maintenance tasks, completing projects 10% faster than projected timelines
- Conducted safety audits and prepared reports to ensure adherence to OSHA regulations, achieving 100% safety record during tenure
- Provided support for setup and dismantling of rope access equipment, increasing operational readiness by 25%
Rope Access Trainee
Vertical Solutions Inc.
Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
- Completed hands-on training sessions in rope access techniques and safety procedures, gaining IRATA Level 1 and SPRAT Level 1 certifications
- Assisted senior technicians in performing high-altitude inspections and maintenance, contributing to 95% on-time project delivery rate
- Maintained and organized rope access equipment, ensuring availability and functionality for all team members
Education
Diploma - Rope Access Technology
Rope Access Training Academy
Houston, TexasIRATA Level 1 Certification -
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association
SPRAT Level 1 Certification -
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians
Skills
- Subsea Cable Handling & Installation
Proven experience with ICCP, umbilicals, power cables, and bend restrictors across multiple offshore campaigns - Confined Space Rescue & Standby
Repeatedly trusted with standby roles during high-risk confined space operations, showing strong situational awareness and safety focus - Valve & Flange Management
Hands-on experience with leak checks, gasket inspections, valve installations, and fire line valve replacements
- Multi-Discipline Coordination Offshore
Collaborated with crane operators, inspection teams, and riggers under tight deadlines on vessels like the Millenium 3 and Baleine - Adaptability Across Diverse Offshore Environments
Successfully executed work scopes in Africa and the Middle East, across FPSOs, platforms, and subsea vessels in challenging conditions
Timeline
Rope Access Technician Level 2 – Team Lead
ASP International / Client - Seaway 7 / CIP
06.2025 - Current
Diploma - Rope Access Technology
Rope Access Training Academy
IRATA Level 1 Certification -
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association
SPRAT Level 1 Certification -
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians
Junior Rope Access Technician
Skyline Maintenance Services
Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
Rope Access Trainee
Vertical Solutions Inc.
Apr 2019 - Jun 2020