Rope Access Technician Level III

PROtect•Houston, TX

About The Position

PROtect, LLC is seeking Level II or Level III rope access technicians certified through SPRAT or IRATA. The role combines rope access work with non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections. Technicians must follow company and client safety protocols, maintain climbing logbooks, perform inspections using applicable codes and procedures, identify material defects, and complete documentation and work orders accurately and on time. The position also involves operating and maintaining NDT equipment, driving company vehicles, and instructing assigned assistants while ensuring team safety. Other duties include cleaning and performing minor maintenance on company vehicles, inspecting equipment, keeping shop areas orderly, and performing other assigned duties. The position requires a demanding and flexible schedule, including the ability to work up to 16-hour days, respond to short-notice call-outs, and travel or remain on site for extended periods. Work may involve physical activity and exposure to heights, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Level II or Level III rope certification through SPRAT or IRATA.
Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge, or experience.
Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to continue learning and applying those skills.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and lead others in following, applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work a demanding and flexible schedule, including periods of up to 16 hours, short-notice call-outs, and extended periods on site or traveling long distances.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Ability to climb and work at heights and to 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.
Ability to see details at close range, maintain clarity of vision at 20 feet or more, and observe an area to the sides and above or below while eyes are fixed on a point.
Ability to listen actively, coordinate actions with others, monitor equipment or processes, learn and apply new information, select appropriate tools and equipment, and use critical thinking.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and instruct others professionally.
Professional appearance and conduct, customer service skills, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Perform rope access duties in compliance with company and client safety protocols.
Maintain climbing logbooks in accordance with company and certification guidelines.
Conduct non-destructive testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, equipment requirements, specifications, and procedures.
Perform NDT inspections using appropriate methods, including gamma radiography, x-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and/or visual inspection.
Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used for NDT of products or materials.
Identify defects in materials using appropriate testing techniques.
Complete documentation and work orders thoroughly, following established protocols and required timeframes.
Drive company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Instruct assigned assistants and ensure the safety of the entire team.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on company vehicles.
Routinely inspect equipment and keep shop areas clean, orderly, and functional.
Perform other duties as assigned.