Rope Access Technician Level II

PROtect, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Rope Access Technician Level II is a fully qualified, experienced technician capable of working independently, rigging rope access systems, mentoring Level I technicians, and performing complex tasks under the oversight of a Level III technician. The role may act as lead technician on tasks and make on-the-spot technical decisions, while reporting to a Level III for overall control. The position involves rope access and work-at-height activities, supporting rescue planning and job setup and teardown, and responding to callouts on short notice. Work may require long days, extended time on site, and long-distance travel. Technicians must follow applicable safety requirements, identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and work professionally with customers and crew members.

Requirements

IRATA Level II or SPRAT Level II certification.
Typically 1–3+ years of rope access experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including days up to 16 hours, short-notice callouts, and extended stays on site and travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain, and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle objects, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, perform repetitive motions, and work in confined spaces and extreme cold or heat.
Ability to work near hazards, including moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemical exposures; applicants must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Knowledge of and willingness to follow and lead others in following applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to listen actively, coordinate actions with others, learn and apply new information, and use logic and reason to evaluate solutions.
Ability to see details at close range (within 20 inches), see clearly at 20 feet or more, and observe an area to the sides or above and below while keeping eyes fixed on a point.
Professional appearance and conduct, appropriate dress, and good hygiene.
Demonstrated skill, knowledge, or experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong trade skills, such as insulation, coatings, welding, NDT, or mechanical work.
API 653, API 570, or API 510 certification.
NDT certifications such as UT, MT, PT, RT, DR, RAD 40, or a Texas state card.
Craft experience or certifications in coatings, insulating, pipe fitting, welding, or mechanical work.
Confined space certifications.
Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to continue learning and applying those skills.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Rig, inspect, and modify rope access systems.
Perform advanced work-at-height tasks independently.
Supervise and mentor Level I technicians.
Assist with rescue planning and job setup and teardown.
Execute self-rescue and assist in team rescues.
Identify hazards and stop unsafe work.
Make on-the-spot technical decisions and act as lead technician on tasks, while working under a Level III technician’s overall control.
Follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures and encourage crew members to do the same.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to assignments.
Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery or processes are working properly.
Select the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Work effectively with the team and provide instruction to others professionally.