Level lll Rope Tech 2 - Austin Industrial (La Porte TX)

Austin Careers•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Rope Access Technician 3 to join our team. This role involves performing maintenance, inspections, and repairs in hard-to-reach areas using rope access techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and be comfortable working at heights in various environments, including construction sites. Involves overseeing and performing advanced rope access work in various industries, such as construction, inspection, and maintenance. Level 5 technicians is a senior professional in rope access, typically with advanced skills, leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex operations. This role combines technical rope access expertise with supervisory and safety leadership responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
4+ years of Journeyman level experience.
ASNT Level II certification
NCCER
a Valid Driver’s License
a TWIC Card
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

Level 5 technicians is a senior professional in rope access, typically with advanced skills, leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct rope access work for complex projects, including high-rise buildings, bridges, offshore platforms, wind turbines, and industrial structures
Rig, deploy, and maintain advanced rope access systems (ropes, harnesses, anchors, pulleys) ensuring all gear is safe and fit for purpose before use
Conduct detailed visual, photographic, and technical inspections of structural components, coatings, and systems, documenting findings in comprehensive reports
Perform specialized trade work such as welding, grinding, concrete repair, sealant application, painting, or electrical/mechanical installations at height
Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, work plans, and risk assessments (e.g., IRATA, SPRAT, ANSI Z359.14)
Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, and pre-job briefings to ensure all hazards and emergency procedures are understood
Lead or coordinate rope access rescues and first aid procedures when required
Supervise and train junior rope technicians, coordinate with other trades, and ensure efficient project completion
Log all rope access work, report incidents, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company safety standards
Update skills and knowledge through ongoing training, refresher courses, and participation in industry safety initiatives
Other duties as assigned