Level lll Rope Technician 2 - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

About Austin Industrial: 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. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise rope access work in difficult-to-reach areas for inspection, maintenance, repairs, and other industrial tasks.
• Lead or coordinate teams under the direction of an authorized Level III supervisor, ensuring all work complies with safety standards and client requirements.
• Inspect and verify rope access systems, equipment, and components before use; identify and report hazards.
• Conduct risk assessments, complete work permits, and participate in job hazard analyses.
• Execute rescue operations or assist in rescues as directed, in line with certification level.
• Maintain safety compliance by following OSHA, site-specific, and company safety procedures; use proper PPE at all times.
• Document work performed, including technical reports, incident logs, and maintenance records.
• Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, engineers, and clients to coordinate tasks and ensure project success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Experience: 2+ years of supervisor level experience.
• Certification/Licenses: IRATA or SPRAT Level III, a Valid Driver’s License, and a TWIC Card.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States; Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

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.