The Role The Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) Inspector will perform testing of steel wire ropes, lifting and rigging equipment, inspections, and hands-on wire rope installation and replacement projects on client sites.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out magnetic rope testing (MRT) on steel wire ropes in all applications, including cranes, winches, hoists, mooring, and mine shaft ropes
Set up, calibrate and maintain MRT equipment and sensor heads
Analyse MRT traces to find loss of metallic area (LMA), broken wires, and local faults (LF)
Do visual inspections and diameter checks alongside MRT
Write transparent inspection reports with findings, discard or retest recommendations, and next inspection dates
Support annual lifting and rigging equipment inspection audits
Help with rope removal, installation, and maintenance work on site when needed
Keep inspection records and asset data up to date in our inspection software
Follow site safety rules, permits, and WRS procedures at all times

Requirements




MRT EXPERIENCE IS mandatory
5 years' experience in Magnetic Rope Testing and wire rope inspection
Positive working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and industry practice for wire rope inspection and discard.
Able to read MRT traces and turn them into plain-English recommendations
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in offshore or remote settings.
Current driver licence and willing to travel
HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE / DOGGING / RIGGING TICKET – will be beneficial.
Must have WHITE CARD

Nice to Have
Experience in mining, offshore or marine rope applications
Rigging or lifting equipment inspection experience
Other NDT qualifications

Why Join WRS
Specialist work with a young, growing Australian-owned business
Variety across industries and sites
PERKS: vehicle, tools, training, superannuation

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🏢 Wire Rope Services
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