Rope Access Technician - Insulation

PROtect, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Rope Access Technician performs insulation work at height using two-rope access systems in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards. The role includes installing, adjusting, inspecting, and dismantling rope access systems while maintaining safe work positioning and tool control, identifying hazards, and exercising stop-work authority when needed. The technician installs, removes, repairs, and inspects mechanical, thermal, acoustic, and cryogenic insulation on piping, vessels, and tanks. Work includes removable and permanent insulation systems and materials such as mineral wool, calcium silicate, foam glass, fiberglass, and, where applicable, aerogel. The role also involves installing vapor barriers, jacketing, cladding, and weatherproofing, and identifying damage, moisture intrusion, corrosion under insulation, or degradation. Other duties include cleaning and minor maintenance of company vehicles, routinely inspecting equipment, keeping shop areas clean and orderly, and performing other assigned duties. The work may involve extended hours, short-notice callouts, and extended travel or time on site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Level I, II, or III rope certification through SPRAT or IRATA.
Demonstrated skill, knowledge, or experience.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and help others follow, applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including periods of up to 16-hour days, short-notice callouts, and extended periods on site, including long-distance 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 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, perform repetitive motions, and work in confined spaces, extreme cold or heat, and around hazards, moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.
Must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Ability to listen actively, coordinate actions with others, monitor equipment or processes, learn and apply new information, select appropriate tools and equipment, think critically, and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to meet the stated near and distance vision and peripheral vision demands.
Professional appearance and conduct, including appropriate dress and good hygiene.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to continue learning and applying those skills.
API 653, API 570, or API 510 certifications.
NDT certifications: UT, MT, PT, RT, DR, RAD 40, and a Texas state card.
Craft experience or certifications in coatings, insulating, pipe fitting, welding, or mechanical work.
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; identify hazards and use stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe.
Install, remove, and repair mechanical insulation on piping, vessels, and tanks, as well as thermal, acoustic, and cryogenic insulation and removable or permanent insulation systems.
Work with insulation materials including mineral wool, calcium silicate, foam glass, fiberglass, and aerogel where applicable.
Install vapor barriers, jacketing, cladding, and weatherproofing systems.
Inspect insulation systems for damage, moisture intrusion, corrosion under insulation, or degradation.
Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance on company vehicles; routinely inspect equipment and maintain clean, orderly, functional shop areas.
Follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and look out for other crew members.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually at assignments.
Work effectively as part of a team and provide instruction to others effectively and professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned.