Rope Access Technician - Insulation

PROtect, LLC•Houston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing specialized work at heights using rope access techniques, focusing on the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of insulation. The technician will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of insulation systems on piping, vessels, and tanks, working with a range of materials and adhering to strict safety protocols. The position also includes general maintenance duties and requires a flexible schedule to accommodate demanding project needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Level I, II or Level III Rope Certification through SPRAT or IRATA
Demonstrated skill, knowledge, or experience
Intermediate mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and lead others to follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures
Able to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days
Able to respond to callouts on short notice and to stay on site, including long distance travel for extended periods of time
Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough or uneven terrain
Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance
Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals
Applicants must meet weight restrictions to ensure their safety when utilizing safety harnesses
Professional Appearance and Conduct – Dress appropriately for the assignment and maintain good hygiene
Punctual arrival to assignments
The ability to see details at close range (within 20 inches)
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or to left while eyes are fixed on a given point
Able to work effectively as part of a team and to provide instruction to others effectively and professionally

Nice To Haves

Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills
API 653, 570 & 510
NDT certs: UT, MT, PT, RT, DR, RAD 40 & state card (TX)
Craft Experience & Certs: Coatings, Insulating, Pipe Fitting, Welding, Mechanical
Confined space certifications

Responsibilities

Perform work using two-rope access systems in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards
Install, adjust, inspect, and dismantle rope access systems as required
Maintain proper work positioning and tool control at all times
Identify hazards and exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe
Install, remove, and repair mechanical insulation (piping, vessels, tanks)
Install, remove, and repair thermal, acoustic, and cryogenic insulation
Install, remove, and repair removable and permanent insulation systems
Work with insulation materials including mineral wool, calcium silicate, foam glass, fiberglass, and aerogel
Install vapor barriers, jacketing, cladding, and weatherproofing systems
Inspect insulation systems for damage, moisture intrusion, corrosion under insulation (CUI), or degradation
Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties to maintain company vehicles, routinely inspect equipment, and maintain shop areas in a clean, orderly, and functional condition
Perform duties as assigned