Rope Access Insulator

Certified to work from ropes at heights of 30 to 300 feet, ascending and descending a variety of structures to remove, repair, or install insulation on industrial equipment or piping.

Responsibilities

• Select, install, and secure insulation in accordance with technical specifications and piping or equipment configuration
• Prepare insulating material for application to diverse surfaces and complex layouts
• Install vapour barriers and apply surface finishes such as metal cladding, canvas, plastic sheeting, or cement
• Remove or neutralize asbestos insulation
• Other work duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• NCCER Plus certification
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field; specific industry experience preferred
• Appropriate job-related safety certifications
• TWIC card required
• Asbestos experience and State of Texas certification in Asbestos Removal a plus
• English competency to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Skills

• Ability to read and understand complex instructions
• Careful and exacting work
• Understanding of and compliance with client safety rules, OSHA regulations, and company safety and quality management systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold and heat environmental conditions
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current
• Working on scaffolding and at heights in excess of 100 feet
• Exposure to high heat, extreme cold, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Adaptable to changing schedules with willingness to travel regularly, including last-minute and overnight travel
• Willingness to work overtime

Physical Demands

• Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, heights, and limited visibility for extended periods
• Navigate industrial environments using rope systems and climbing equipment, requiring strong lower body mobility, balance, and mental strength for continuous concentration
• Meet occupational vision and hearing requirements to safely perform essential job functions
• Physical endurance for climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting regularly
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, 60+ pounds occasionally
• Maneuver frequently within confined spaces, crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed rooms, pipelines, and other areas that may induce claustrophobia
• Withstand loud noise and work long workdays of up to 16 consecutive hours
• Physical stamina for extended periods of rope suspension
• Manual dexterity for technical rope work and tool handling, with regular stress to hands and fingers