Construction & Mechanical Rope Access Technician

MISTRAS Group; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group is seeking a Construction & Mechanical Rope Access Technician to lead offshore and onshore projects, provide technical oversight, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership and experience in welding, rigging, and decommissioning activities.

The position emphasizes adherence to SPRAT/IRATA standards, customer relations, and profitability while supporting growth and operational excellence across varied services and locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years offshore/industrial construction, maintenance, inspection, or mechanical integrity experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations, mechanical programs, and facility maintenance.
• Experience supervising rope access projects and personnel.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, rigging, lifting operations, and structural repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and execution of offshore and onshore construction and mechanical projects.
• Conduct all rope access operations in accordance with SPRAT/IRATA and company requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for welding, fabrication, structural repairs, and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Produce drawing isometrics, measurements, and bill of materials to provide to fabrication.
• Manage rigging operations associated with maintenance, construction, and decommissioning scopes.
• Develop work packs, execution plans, and resource requirements.
• Execute offshore and onshore decommissioning activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and project growth.
• Participate in pre-job planning meetings, risk assessments, job safety analysis, and post-job reviews.
• Provide routine project status updates to clients and MISTRAS management.
• Ensure all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and exceptional HSE performance.
• Support emergency response and mobilization activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality management systems.

Skills

Offshore construction experience

Rope access supervision

Leadership and communication

TWIC card

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Tools

Welding & fabrication knowledge

Rigging and lifting operations

Project management software

Job description

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns, and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

The Construction & Mechanical Rope Access Technician is responsible for the leadership, planning, and execution of offshore and onshore construction, light mechanical, rope access, inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning projects. This position provides technical expertise, operational leadership, and customer support for a wide range of services including welding, rigging, rope access operations, composite repairs, specialty mechanical services, and decommissioning activities. The Technician is responsible for ensuring safe execution, quality performance, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability of assigned projects while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and execution of offshore and onshore construction and mechanical projects.
• Conduct all rope access operations in accordance with applicable SPRAT/IRATA and company requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for welding, fabrication, structural repairs, and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Produce drawing isometrics, measurements, and bill of materials to provide to fabrication.
• Manage rigging operations associated with maintenance, construction, and decommissioning scopes.
• Develop work packs, execution plans, and resource requirements.
• Execute offshore and onshore decommissioning activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and project growth.
• Participate in pre-job planning meetings, risk assessments, job safety analysis, and post-job reviews.
• Provide routine project status updates to clients and MISTRAS management.
• Ensure all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and exceptional HSE performance.
• Support emergency response and mobilization activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality management systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of offshore and/or industrial construction, maintenance, inspection, or mechanical integrity experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations, mechanical programs, and facility maintenance.
• Experience supervising rope access projects and personnel.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, rigging, lifting operations, and structural repairs.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and project management software.
• Ability to develop estimates, reports, and technical documentation.
• TWIC card required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Essential Physical Functions

• Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and offshore structures.
• Ability to wear required PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Ability to travel and perform site walk downs and periodic project overview.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

By submitting & signing , I hereby understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as outlined above. I certify that the responses and information provided in this application (including any other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, or transcript) are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or omitting information requested is cause for dismissal at any time, without notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others disclosed in my application.

Note To Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Initial (if applicable): Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.