Level III Rope Access Technician - NDT

Oceaneering; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering seeks a Level III Rope Access Technician to lead field and offshore rope access operations, ensuring safety and supervision of crews on multiple projects. The role includes inspection, maintenance, and repair of rope access systems, with a focus on advanced technical skills and safety excellence.

The candidate will perform onshore/offshore inspections of piping and mechanical components, coordinate with managers, and travel as required.

Qualifications

• IRATA Level III certification and strong NDT knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership and safety-management capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead field and offshore rope access operations and supervise crews.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair rope access equipment and structures.
• Coordinate with project managers to maintain workflow and safety.
• Travel offshore or overseas as needed and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

IRATA III

NDT

Leadership

Safety

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC

HUET

Petzl PPE

Safe Gulf

Job description

Job Description

The Level III Rope Access Technician actively leads field and offshore operations alongside fellow rope access technicians. This role encompasses safety management, work site organization, and supervisory responsibilities, providing leadership to work crews on various projects. The technician oversees and executes rope access operations, including inspection, maintenance, and repairs. Advanced technical skills, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to safety are essential for this position.

Job Description

The Level III Rope Access Technician actively leads field and offshore operations alongside fellow rope access technicians. This role encompasses safety management, work site organization, and supervisory responsibilities, providing leadership to work crews on various projects. The technician oversees and executes rope access operations, including inspection, maintenance, and repairs. Advanced technical skills, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to safety are essential for this position.

The NDT Technician Level III will perform rope access industrial inspections onshore/offshore of piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, and mechanical and structural components.

Responsibilities

Purpose

The Level III Rope Access Technician actively leads field and offshore operations alongside fellow rope access technicians. This role encompasses safety management, work site organization, and supervisory responsibilities, providing leadership to work crews on various projects. The technician oversees and executes rope access operations, including inspection, maintenance, and repairs. Advanced technical skills, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to safety are essential for this position.

The NDT Technician Level III will perform rope access industrial inspections onshore/offshore of piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, and mechanical and structural components.

Functions

ESSENTIAL

• Inspect offshore structures, vessels, and pipelines for appurtenances in conformance to specifications, using fixed or preset measuring instruments.
• Examine materials or products for anomalies, damage, or defects such as cracks, pits, incomplete welds, holes, dents, excessive corrosion, etc
• Communicate and coordinate with Oceaneering project/operation managers and customers to maintain consistent workflow and customer satisfaction
• Take cathodic potential (CP) readings using a “drop-cell” technique
• Make appropriate drawings and sketches to supplement written data
• Manage the inspection and replacement of equipment, as well as other logistical tasks associated with maintaining a sound state of readiness
• Travel out-of-town or overseas, when needed, sometime with short notice
• Provide or arrange on-the-job training, mentoring and assessment of team members while offshore.
• Serve as a Level III Rope Access Supervisor and carry out project management, while working offshore.

Additional

• Prepare necessary reports regarding project.
• Promote and strive for safety excellence at all times.
• Take an active role in supporting the safe

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Manager, Rope Access - Americas

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience with rope access
• Must hold IRATA Level III certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain:
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
• Safe Gulf Training
• Valid passport
• Must have ability to meet company certification standards.
• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with Inspection and/or non-destructive testing (NDT)

Desired

• ASNT Level II certifications
• Petzl – PPE Training & Inspection Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ensures that important information from management is shared with employees and others as appropriate
• Gives and receives constructive feedback
• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans
• Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift 50-100 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Differentiate between colors
• Wear PPE for skin protection.
• Eye protection.
• Lift 25-50 pounds
• Wear PPE for head, hands
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated
• Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Lift 10-20 pounds
• Standing and walking
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection
• Steel/safety toed shoes/boots

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets–any time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require.