Level II Rope Technician 4 - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin External; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Level II Rope Technician 4 in Channelview, TX. The role involves performing advanced rope access operations at heights on industrial sites, with focus on inspections, installations, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 4 years journeyman experience, ASNT Level II and NCCER certifications, a TWIC card and a valid driver's license. You will rig, deploy, and maintain equipment and work as part of a safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• 4 years journeyman level experience.
• ASNT Level II, NCCER certifications required.
• Valid Driver’s License and TWIC card.
• Ability to work at heights using rope access.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Rope Access Operations: Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations at elevated or difficult-to-reach locations using rope access techniques.
• Equipment Setup and Maintenance: Rig, deploy, and inspect rope access equipment before and after use to ensure safety and functionality.
• Complex Trade Tasks: Execute welding, grinding, concrete repair, sealant application, painting, or electrical/mechanical installations at height.
• Comprehensive Inspections: Conduct visual, photographic, and technical inspections and document findings.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Emergency Response: Perform and document rescue operations and first aid as required.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Team Coordination: Communicate with team members to plan and complete projects.
• Training and Development: Update skills and stay current with industry standards.
• Regulatory Adherence: Follow regulations and report safety concerns.

Skills

Safety compliance

Rigging

Industrial maintenance

Team communication

Education

ASNT Level II

NCCER

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Level II Rope Technician 4 - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Job Category: Hourly Craft

Requisition Number: LEVEL034940

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $48 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Channelview, TX, USA

Description

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.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Rope Access 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. Involves overseeing and performing advanced rope access work in various industries, such as construction, inspection, and maintenance. Level 4 technicians is a senior-level rope access professional who can perform complex, high-risk tasks at significant heights, often in challenging environments. This role builds on lower-level rope technician skills and requires advanced technical expertise, leadership and compliance with strict safety standards, Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Advanced Rope Access Operations: Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations at elevated or difficult-to-reach locations using specialized rope access techniques, including rigging ropes, pulley systems, and harnesses.

Equipment Setup and Maintenance: Rig, deploy, and inspect all rope access equipment (ropes, harnesses, anchors, hardware) before and after use to ensure safety and functionality.

Complex Trade Tasks: Execute trade-specific work such as welding, grinding, concrete repair, sealant application, painting, or electrical/mechanical installations at height.

Comprehensive Inspections: Conduct visual, photographic, and technical inspections of structural components, coatings, and systems, documenting findings in detailed reports.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, work plans, and risk assessments (e.g., IRATA, SPRAT standards), and participate in pre-job briefings, Job Safety Analyses, and toolbox talks.

Emergency Response: Perform and document rescue operations, first aid, and emergency procedures as required.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including observations, issues, and incidents.

Team Coordination: Communicate effectively with team members and other professionals to plan, coordinate, and complete projects efficiently.

Training and Development: Continually update skills and knowledge through training, staying current with industry standards and new techniques.

Regulatory Adherence: Follow all relevant regulations and company safety procedures, and report any safety concerns or incidents immediately.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience: 4 years of Journeyman level experience.

Certification/Licenses: ASNT Level II certification, NCCER, a Valid Driver’s License, and a TWIC Card.

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.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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Qualifications

Experience

Required

4 years:

4years of Journeyman-level experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NCCER-Ind Painter PV

NCCER-Adv Rigger Cgold

NCCER-Ind Insul PV

NCCER-BM Exch PV

NCCER-Ind Pipe PV

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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