Level ll Rope Tech 2/ Welder - Austin Industrial (La Porte TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•La Porte, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled, safety-conscious Rope Access Technician to perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs in hard-to-reach areas using rope access techniques. The role includes advanced rope access work in industrial, construction, inspection, and maintenance settings, including work at height. The position calls for a strong mechanical background and comfort working at heights in varied environments. Other duties may be assigned. The technician may lead rope access operations, manage and inspect access equipment, document findings, perform specialized trade work such as welding, and support safety planning, rescue response, team coordination, and regulatory compliance. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. No minimum education is required. The role requires 4 or more years of journeyman-level experience, ASNT Level II certification, NCCER, a valid driver's license, and a TWIC Card. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

4 or more years of journeyman-level experience.
ASNT Level II certification.
NCCER.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Able 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.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct rope access work for complex projects, including work on buildings, bridges, offshore platforms, wind turbines, and industrial structures.
Rig, deploy, and maintain rope access systems and ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose before use.
Conduct visual, photographic, and technical inspections of structural components, coatings, and systems, and document findings in reports.
Perform specialized trade work at height, including welding, grinding, concrete repair, sealant application, painting, and electrical or mechanical installations.
Enforce safety protocols, work plans, and risk assessments.
Participate in Job Safety Analyses, toolbox talks, and pre-job briefings to communicate hazards and emergency procedures.
Lead or coordinate rope access rescues and first aid procedures when required.
Supervise and train junior rope technicians, coordinate with other trades, and support efficient project completion.
Log rope access work, report incidents, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company safety standards.
Update skills and knowledge through ongoing training, refresher courses, and industry safety initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.