Rope Access Technician Level I

PROtect•Houston, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

An entry-level rope access technician who performs work-at-height tasks under the direct supervision of a Level III (and often Level II). Focus is on safe execution, learning systems, and task support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Level I, II or Level III Rope Certification through SPRAT or IRATA
Intermediate mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and lead others to follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to work a demanding and flexible schedule
Ability to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days
Ability 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
Customer Service
Punctual arrival to assignments
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Active Learning
Equipment Selection
Critical Thinking
Vision
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

API 653, 570 & 510
NDT certs: UT, MT, PT, RT, DR, RAD
40 & state card (TX)
NDT Methods – Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills
Confined space certifications

Responsibilities

Perform work while suspended using two-rope systems
Follow established rigging and access systems (does not design them)
Carry out assigned tasks such as: Cleaning, coating prep, Basic installation or removal work, Assisting inspections
Maintain tool tethering and dropped-object controls
Participate in rescues as directed
Follow JSAs, permits, and site safety rules