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

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Level II 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. To perform intermediate-level, highly skilled rope access tasks, including advanced rigging, complex rescues, and limited supervision under the direction of a Level III supervisor.

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 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

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of Journeyman level experience
• Certification/Licenses: IRATA or SPRAT Level II, 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. 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. 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 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.