Level ll Rope Technician 3 - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin Industrial provides premier self‑perform maintenance, construction, and soft‑craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single‑source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing sectors. Learn more.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and safety‑conscious Level I Rope 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. The technician will perform intermediate‑level, highly skilled rope‑access work, capable of advanced rigging, complex rescues, and limited supervision under a Level III supervisor.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform rope‑access work in inspection, maintenance, repair, and other industrial tasks in difficult‑to‑reach areas.
• Rig and set up rope‑access systems (pulley systems, anchor points, descent/ascent lines) and verify systems before use.
• Conduct advanced rigging and perform more complex rescue procedures in accordance with the employer’s rope‑access program and IRATA/OSHA standards.
• Inspect, maintain, and store all rope‑access equipment; ensure proper use of PPE.
• Identify and control hazards at the worksite, notify the Rope Access Supervisor, and take corrective action.
• Follow work permits, job hazard analyses, and site‑specific safety procedures.
• Assist in rescue operations and maintain proficiency in rescue techniques.
• Document work performed and report issues or incidents.
• Provide limited supervision to Level I technicians or other Level II technicians when authorized by the Rope Access Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 4 + years of journeyman‑level experience.
• Certification/Licenses – IRATA or SPRAT Level II, a valid driver’s license, and a TWIC card.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor visas.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to industrial and construction environments, including weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.