Rope Access Technician Level I

PROtect•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Rope Access Technician Level I is an entry-level technician who performs work-at-height tasks under the direct supervision of a Level III technician and often a Level II technician. The role focuses on safe task execution, learning rope access systems, and supporting work crews. Technicians work while suspended using two-rope systems and follow established rigging and access systems rather than designing them. Assigned work may include cleaning, coating preparation, basic installation or removal, and assisting with inspections. Technicians maintain tool tethering and dropped-object controls, participate in rescues as directed, and follow job safety analyses, permits, and site safety rules. The role requires a strong work ethic, professional conduct with customers and coworkers, and the ability to work demanding and flexible schedules, including long days, short-notice callouts, and extended travel or time on site. The position involves substantial physical activity and work in varied and potentially hazardous environments, including at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme heat or cold. Applicants must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.

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, applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including periods of up to 16 hours per day.
Ability to respond to callouts on short notice and stay on site, including for extended periods and long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects 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, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in confined spaces, extreme cold and heat, near hazards including moving mechanical parts and electrical components, and with exposure to chemicals.
Meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Active listening, coordination, active learning, and critical-thinking skills.
Near vision sufficient to see details within 20 inches, clarity of vision at 20 feet or more, and peripheral vision while looking at a fixed point.
Professional appearance and conduct, including appropriate dress and good hygiene.

Nice To Haves

API 653, 570, or 510 certification.
NDT certifications in UT, MT, PT, RT, DR, or RAD 40 and 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.

Responsibilities

Perform work while suspended using two-rope systems.
Follow established rigging and access systems; do not design them.
Carry out assigned tasks such as cleaning, coating preparation, and basic installation or removal work.
Assist with inspections.
Maintain tool tethering and dropped-object controls.
Participate in rescues as directed.
Follow JSAs, permits, and site safety rules.
Apply safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and look out for other crew members.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to assignments.
Work effectively as part of a team and provide instruction to others professionally and effectively.
Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine or process is working properly.
Select the tools and equipment needed to perform a job.