What It Takes to Join Solwinda's Rope Access Team?

Certifications: What You Need Depends on Your Role

At Solwinda, we work across sectors—from wind farms to oil platforms—so the certifications you’ll need vary depending on your position. Here’s a breakdown:

Rope Access Technician

• IRATA Level 1/2/3

• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – 5 modules

• GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)

• OGUK Medical Certificate

Wind Farm Technician

• GWO BST (5 modules)

• GWO BTT

• Bolt Tightening Certification

• OGUK Medical

Oil & Gas Technician

• GWO BST (5 modules)

• BOSIET

• OGUK Medical

• Chester Step Test

• EuP Electrical Safety Training

Blade Repair Technician

• GWO Blade Repair

• GWO BST

• IRATA Level 1 or higher

• OGUK Medical

Welder / Painter / Blaster

• GWO BST

• VCA Certification

• Welding Certifications (111, 135, 136)

• Confined Space Training

• OGUK Medical

Team Lead / Supervisor

• IRATA Level 3

• GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

• VCA VOL

• GWO BST + BTT

• OGUK Medical

Client-Specific Training Requirements

Some of our largest clients require additional training and platform-specific certifications. Depending on the project, you may need to complete modules such as:

• GE: GE Power Climbing, Kaeufer Platform Certification

• Nordex: Nordex Medical, Technical Training (e.g., Avanti lifts), Induction

• Siemens Gamesa: LOTO, SGRE Hub Rescue, Internal Safety Modules

• Vestas: Vestas BTT, SIT, HAILO Lift, platform-specific training

We’ll guide you through what’s needed based on each project.

Character Counts: The Human Qualities We Look For

At Solwinda, rope access is about more than ropes and tools. It’s about who you are when things get serious.

You’ll be working in high-pressure, high-altitude environments—sometimes suspended hundreds of meters above ground, with tools swinging in the wind. That means we value:

• Courage and responsibility – Staying focused when the wind is howling

• Cold logic under pressure – Mistakes aren’t an option

• Extreme attention to detail – Safety depends on it

• Teamwork and communication – You’ll never work alone

• Humility and growth mindset – There’s always something to learn

• Adaptability – One day you’re repairing a turbine, the next you’re crossing borders for an inspection

Rope access isn’t for everyone. But if you want to do work that matters—and be part of a team that has your back—it might just be for you.

Do You Have to Be an EU Citizen?

EU citizenship is preferred, but not strictly required. Depending on legal work eligibility and project specifics, we may be able to onboard qualified candidates from other countries as well.

Your Career Path at Solwinda

Many of our best team leads started as IRATA Level 1 technicians. What sets them apart?

• Dedication to safety

• Strong communication

• Leadership under pressure

• Willingness to grow and train others

If you want to move up, we’ll support you. That means help with IRATA Level 3, GWO ART, VCA VOL, and other advanced courses.