Rope Access Technician - Insulation

PROtect•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Rope Access Technician performs insulation work using two-rope access systems in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards. The role includes installing, adjusting, inspecting, and dismantling rope access systems; maintaining safe work positioning and tool control; and identifying hazards, with stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe. The technician installs, removes, and repairs mechanical insulation on piping, vessels, and tanks, as well as thermal, acoustic, and cryogenic insulation. Work may involve removable or permanent systems and materials such as mineral wool, calcium silicate, foam glass, fiberglass, and aerogel where applicable. The role also includes installing vapor barriers, jacketing, cladding, and weatherproofing, and inspecting insulation for damage, moisture intrusion, corrosion under insulation, or degradation. Other duties include cleaning and minor maintenance of company vehicles, routine equipment inspections, maintaining clean and functional shop areas, and performing assigned duties. The work can involve long and flexible schedules, short-notice callouts, extended time on site, and long-distance travel. Physical work includes climbing and working at heights, handling heavy objects, and working in varied and potentially hazardous environments.

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.
Able to work a demanding and flexible schedule, including long periods of work up to 16-hour days.
Able to respond to callouts on short notice and stay on site, including for extended periods of long-distance travel.
Frequently able to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Occasionally able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Able to climb and work at heights and perform the listed physical activities, including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, and working in confined spaces.
Able to work in extreme cold and heat and near hazards, including moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemical exposures.
Must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Able to observe details at close range within 20 inches, see clearly at 20 feet or more, and observe an area up, down, or to either side while eyes are fixed on a point.
Professional appearance and conduct, including appropriate dress and good hygiene.
Active listening, coordination, operation monitoring, active learning, equipment selection, and critical thinking skills.
Able to work effectively as part of a team and provide instruction to others effectively and professionally.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of those skills.
API 653, 570, or 510 certifications.
NDT certifications in 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.

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 exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe.
Install, remove, and repair mechanical, thermal, acoustic, and cryogenic insulation, including removable and permanent 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 duties to maintain company vehicles.
Routinely inspect equipment and maintain shop areas in a clean, orderly, and functional condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow applicable 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.