Experienced Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician

The ideal candidate will also have experience performing proof/load testing, documenting existing anchor conditions, identifying deficiencies, working with façade-access or suspended-access systems, and preparing detailed field documentation for subsequent engineering review. The Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician will be responsible for field activities that may include: Performing inspections of existing rooftop anchors and related anchorage systems.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company: All Anchor
Primary Markets: Illinois & Iowa
Position Type: Field Technician
Work Type: Project-Based / Field Work
Travel: Required
Experience Level: Experienced – Prior Roof Anchor Inspection Experience Required



About All Anchor


All Anchor provides field inspection, testing, documentation, and engineering-support services for rooftop anchorage, façade-access, and fall-protection systems.
We are seeking an experienced Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician to support commercial-building projects throughout Illinois and Iowa.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have prior hands-on experience inspecting existing roof anchors and related rooftop anchorage systems.
The ideal candidate will also have experience performing proof/load testing, documenting existing anchor conditions, identifying deficiencies, working with façade-access or suspended-access systems, and preparing detailed field documentation for subsequent engineering review.



Responsibilities
The Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician will be responsible for field activities that may include:

• Performing inspections of existing rooftop anchors and related anchorage systems.
• Identifying and documenting roof anchors, tie-back anchors, davit bases, and related façade-access/fall-protection components.
• Creating accurate anchor inventories and location records.
• Identifying anchor types, configurations, attachment conditions, and supporting substrates.
• Taking required measurements.
• Producing detailed photographic documentation of each anchor and associated conditions.
• Inspecting accessible anchor components, connections, fasteners, welds, and surrounding conditions.
• Identifying and documenting visible corrosion, deterioration, deformation, cracking, damaged components, questionable welds, loose components, and other deficiencies.
• Performing roof-anchor proof/load testing in accordance with approved procedures.
• Setting up and operating applicable testing equipment.
• Accurately recording applied loads, test durations, results, movement, and observations.
• Verifying testing-equipment identification and calibration status before use.
• Following established testing acceptance criteria and stop-work procedures.
• Completing standardized inspection and testing reports.
• Maintaining traceability between individual anchors, photographs, inspection findings, and test results.
• Organizing and submitting complete project documentation for QC and engineering review.
• Communicating unusual conditions, failed tests, deficiencies, or conditions outside established procedures.
• Performing additional field investigation or testing when requested.
• Coordinating professionally with building owners, property managers, contractors, engineers, and other project personnel.
• Maintaining inspection and testing equipment in proper working condition.
  
  

Required Experience
Prior professional roof-anchor inspection experience is required.
Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience with several of the following:

• Existing roof-anchor inspections
• Roof-anchor proof/load testing
• Tie-back anchor inspections
• Davit systems and davit bases
• Façade-access anchorage
• Suspended-access systems
• Fall-protection anchorage
• Existing-building rooftop conditions
• Anchor identification and inventory
• Anchor condition assessment and documentation
• Inspection of accessible welds, fasteners, connections, and attachment conditions
• Field measurements
• Detailed photographic documentation
• Preparation of roof-anchor inspection/testing reports

Applicants whose experience is limited solely to general roofing, construction, window cleaning, or rope access without actual roof-anchor inspection experience will not meet the minimum experience requirement for this position.



Required Qualifications
Candidates must:

• Have documented professional roof-anchor inspection experience.
• Understand common rooftop anchor and façade-access system configurations.
• Have experience working safely on commercial rooftops and at height.
• Understand applicable fall-protection practices.
• Be capable of recognizing and accurately documenting visible anchor deficiencies.
• Be able to follow established inspection and testing procedures.
• Take accurate field measurements.
• Produce clear and complete photographic documentation.
• Maintain accurate identification and traceability for inspected/tested anchors.
• Be comfortable operating inspection and load-testing equipment.
• Complete detailed digital field reports.
• Be comfortable using smartphones, tablets, cameras, and electronic documentation systems.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Communicate professionally with project personnel.
• Be willing and able to travel throughout Illinois and Iowa.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as required for assigned projects.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Multiple years of roof-anchor inspection experience.
• Roof-anchor proof/load-testing experience.
• Experience with hydraulic or mechanical anchor-testing equipment.
• Façade-access system inspection experience.
• Davit-system experience.
• Tie-back anchor experience.
• Suspended-scaffold/access experience.
• Existing-building inspection experience.
• SPRAT or IRATA certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• OSHA fall-protection training.
• Competent Person training related to fall protection.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Aerial lift / MEWP certification.
• Relevant welding or structural inspection experience.
• Experience working with licensed structural engineers on anchor inspection/certification programs.