Top Skills
Founder
Founded a training center focused on safety and rope access training.
Rope Access Technician
Over 25 years of experience as a rope access technician, specializing in safety and rescue.
Health and Safety Management
Extensive experience in developing HSE procedures and fostering positive safety cultures.
Bio
Patrick Hartigan
Director Ropeology, rope access technician, and HSE professional
With over 25 years of expertise, Patrick Hartigan is a highly experienced rope access technician, manager, and HSE (health, safety, and environment) professional. His extensive background spans emergency response, project management, and health and safety leadership across the oil and gas, mining, and construction industries.
Patrick’s career includes hands-on experience with technical procedures, regulatory compliance, rescue planning, and the execution of complex safety protocols, including permit to work systems. He has developed strong relationships across all levels of the workforce, from field operatives to upper management and clients, ensuring projects meet the highest safety and performance standards in commercial, industrial, mining, and resource sectors.
Throughout his career, Patrick has played a key role in developing HSE procedures and fostering positive safety cultures. His dedication to safety excellence earned him a seat on the IRATA training committee from 2014 to 2016. As a rope access site manager, Patrick has overseen large teams, including managing 40 multi-trade technicians during the final stages of major projects like the Inpex NT power plant construction and commissioning. He served as the site subject matter expert (SME) for confined space and working at heights, delivering critical safety training to new staff.
Patrick’s expertise extends to rescue operations, where he led support teams at HMAS Coonawarra and HMAS Kuttabul for naval vessel fit-outs and repairs. He also pioneered the use of rope access in oil and gas facilities at the Karratha Gas Plant, supporting maintenance and training personnel on rescue and height safety from 2009 to 2012.
From 2017 to 2020, Patrick worked with national registered training organisations (RTOs), delivering working at heights, confined space, and rescue courses throughout Australia. As a technical authority and rope access manager, he has helped companies achieve and maintain IRATA operator and trainer membership. His IRATA training and instruction experience spans 15 years, having trained technicians across Australia and in Japan.
Driven by his passion for teaching, Patrick founded a training centre with the vision of creating an environment where people feel comfortable, can express themselves, and have fun while learning and growing together.
Elevator Pitch
Mastering Heights, Securing Futures - Ropeology, Your Premier Training
Destination for Safety and Success
Industry
Education
Website
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Funding Stage
Unsure
Funding Raised
$0 to $100k
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | 90 | Founded a training center focused on safety and rope access training. |
| Rope Access Technician | 85 | Over 25 years of experience as a rope access technician, specializing in safety and rescue. |
| Health and Safety Management | 85 | Extensive experience in developing HSE procedures and fostering positive safety cultures. |
| Training and Development | 80 | Founded a training center and delivered various safety training courses across Australia. |
| Project Management | 80 | Managed large teams and oversaw major projects, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. |
| IRATA Training Committee Member | 80 | Served on the IRATA training committee, contributing to safety training standards. |
| Technical Authority | 75 | Acted as a technical authority and rope access manager, helping companies achieve IRATA membership. |
| Emergency Response | 75 | Hands-on experience with emergency response procedures and rescue operations. |
| Construction | 70 | Oversaw safety protocols and project management in construction projects. |
| Mining | 70 | Worked extensively in the mining sector, ensuring safety and compliance. |
| Oil and Gas | 70 | Pioneered the use of rope access in oil and gas facilities, particularly at the Karratha Gas Plant. |
Title
Rope Access Technician
Position Description
Pioneered the use of rope access for maintenance and training personnel on rescue and height safety.
Accomplishment Notes
Supported maintenance operations and trained personnel in safety protocols.
Title
Director
Position Description
Founded and manage a training center focused on rope access and safety training.
Accomplishment Notes
Created an environment for learning and growth, delivering safety training across Australia.
Title
Rescue Operations Lead
Position Description
Led support teams for naval vessel fit-outs and repairs, focusing on safety and rescue operations.
Accomplishment Notes
Executed complex safety protocols and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Title
Training Committee Member
Position Description
Contributed to the development of training standards and safety protocols for rope access.
Accomplishment Notes
Influenced safety training practices and standards in the industry.
Title
Trainer
Position Description
Delivered working at heights, confined space, and rescue courses throughout Australia.
Accomplishment Notes
Trained technicians and helped maintain IRATA operator and trainer membership for companies.