Level II Rope Technician 4 - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin Careers•Channelview, TX

23h

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled, safety-conscious rope access technician for advanced work in hard-to-reach areas across construction, inspection, and maintenance environments. The role involves complex, high-risk tasks at significant heights and requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and compliance with strict safety standards. Technicians perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, installations, and trade-specific work using rope access techniques. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
ASNT Level II certification.
NCCER certification.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Ability to perform required physical tasks, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job duties.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations at elevated or difficult-to-reach locations using rope access techniques, including rigging ropes, pulley systems, and harnesses.
Set up, deploy, and inspect rope access equipment, including ropes, harnesses, anchors, and hardware, before and after use.
Perform trade-specific work at height, such as welding, grinding, concrete repair, sealant application, painting, and electrical or mechanical installations.
Conduct visual, photographic, and technical inspections of structural components, coatings, and systems, and document findings in detailed reports.
Follow safety protocols, work plans, and risk assessments, including applicable IRATA and SPRAT standards; participate in pre-job briefings, Job Safety Analyses, and toolbox talks.
Perform and document rescue operations, first aid, and emergency procedures as required.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, observations, issues, and incidents.
Communicate with team members and other professionals to coordinate and complete projects.
Update skills and knowledge through training and stay current with industry standards and techniques.
Follow applicable regulations and company safety procedures, and promptly report safety concerns or incidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.