895 - Full-Time Rope Access Level II/III Technician - Cherry Point, WA

Apave America•Mount Vernon, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Apave America is hiring full-time resident Rope Access Level II or III Technicians for a client site in the Cherry Point, Washington area. The role carries out standard rope access operations under the direct supervision of an authorized Level III supervisor, or directly supervises a crew when certified at Level III. Technicians use industrial rope access methods and related equipment to perform inspection, maintenance, and other industrial work in difficult-to-access areas. Duties may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks. Work hours, locations, shifts, and assignments may vary, and periodic travel may be required. Field work takes place outdoors in diverse industrial environments and variable weather, as well as in plant or shop areas around production machinery and potentially extreme noise. The position involves work at heights, in confined spaces, and near industrial hazards; use of required personal protective equipment; and frequent climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping. Employees may work extended hours, stand for extended periods, encounter extreme heat or cold, and visit more than one job site in a day. Applicants must provide documentation of current or previous certifications and the classroom and/or on-the-job training hours required for certification. Apave America is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Current SPRAT or IRATA Level 2 or Level 3 certification is required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment background checks.
Must be capable of working at various heights and in confined spaces.
Must be able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75 pounds.
Must be able to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping; inspection equipment components may weigh approximately 50 pounds.
Must be able to work extended hours and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat or cold and in or near industrial hazards.
Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties.
Must have sufficient communication ability, vision or observational ability, manual dexterity, mobility, and physical reflexes to perform the duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to maintain focus and multitask effectively and exhibit sensible, responsible behavior.
Must meet SPRAT/IRATA certification requirements.
Applicants must be able to provide documentation of current or previous certifications and required classroom and/or on-the-job training hours.

Nice To Haves

SNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, or UTT is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following company and customer safety practices and legal requirements, and alert others to potential hazards.
Supervise Rope Access Technicians to ensure work is performed correctly and safely when certified at Level III, or follow directions from the Rope Access Supervisor or Lead Technician.
Follow OSHA, site-specific, and Apave America safety procedures, and maintain respect for work at heights.
Understand work permits and participate in job hazard analyses.
Participate in required training and certification sessions and maintain a working understanding of safe rope access practices.
Work in accordance with Apave America rope access policies and its Rope Access Code of Practice.
Inspect rope access systems and components before use.
Recognize site hazards and report unsafe conditions to the Rope Access Supervisor or Site Manager.
Maintain rescue proficiency and assist with rescues as directed and in accordance with certification level.
Assist other crafts when not actively assigned to project work.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Complete assigned duties, which may include technical reports and administrative tasks.