Rope Technician - Austin Industrial; La Porte TX

Rope Technician 4

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 4 technicians is a senior-level rope access professional who can perform complex, high-risk tasks at significant heights, often in challenging environments. This role builds on lower-level rope technician skills and requires advanced technical expertise, leadership and compliance with strict safety standards. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Advanced Rope Access Operations:
  Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations at elevated or difficult-to-reach locations using specialized rope access techniques, including rigging ropes, pulley systems, and harnesses.
• Equipment Setup and Maintenance:
  Rig, deploy, and inspect all rope access equipment (ropes, harnesses, anchors, hardware) before and after use to ensure safety and functionality.
• Complex Trade Tasks:
  Execute trade-specific work such as welding, grinding, concrete repair, sealant application, painting, or electrical/mechanical installations at height.
• Comprehensive Inspections:
  Conduct visual, photographic, and technical inspections of structural components, coatings, and systems, documenting findings in detailed reports.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to all safety protocols, work plans, and risk assessments (e.g., IRATA, SPRAT standards), and participate in pre-job briefings, Job Safety Analyses, and toolbox talks.
• Emergency Response:
  Perform and document rescue operations, first aid, and emergency procedures as required.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including observations, issues, and incidents.
• Team Coordination:
  Communicate effectively with team members and other professionals to plan, coordinate, and complete projects efficiently.
• Training and Development:
  Continually update skills and knowledge through training, staying current with industry standards and new techniques.
• Regulatory Adherence:
  Follow all relevant regulations and company safety procedures, and report any safety concerns or incidents immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Qualifications required for this position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience:

4 years of Journeyman level experience.

Certification/Licenses: ASNT Level II certification, NCCER, a Valid Driver's License, and a TWIC Card.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 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. Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and…