Level III Rope Technician - Austin Industrial; La Porte TX

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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.

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.

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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 3 technicians are responsible for ensuring safety, conducting rescues, and supervising lower-level rope access workers. They must have extensive experience, a strong understanding of industry regulations, and the ability to perform complex rigging techniques. Their expertise allows them to assess risks, implement safety procedures, and ensure compliance with job site standards. Other duties may be assigned.

• Execute rope access techniques to safely reach work areas for inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to perform tasks such as welding, rigging, and heavy equipment operation.
• Conduct thorough inspections of equipment and structures to identify any issues that require attention.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure all safety protocols are followed during operations.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition, ensuring they are always ready for use.
• Document work is performed and report any significant findings or concerns to supervisors.
• Drive trucks or operate forklifts as needed to transport materials or equipment on construction sites.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools relevant to the construction and maintenance industries.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience in welding and rigging practices is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment operation is a plus.
• Must have experience with drilling and earth stabilization projects.
• Previous experience working on construction sites or geotechnical stabilization environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to provide clear and technical guidance to other technicians and subcontractors, ability to solve technical issues in the field
• 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

no minimum education requirements.

4 years of Journeyman level experience.

ASNT Level II certification, NCCER, a Valid Driver’s License, and a TWIC Card.

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…