Level ll Rope Tech 2 - Austin Industrial (La Porte TX)

Austin Industries, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Level II Rope Tech 2 to perform rope access maintenance, inspections, and repairs in hard-to-reach areas. You will oversee tasks while ensuring safety compliance, and you may supervise other technicians under a Rope Access Supervisor.

The role requires strong mechanical ability and comfort with heights in industrial environments. Responsibilities include documenting work, following safety analyses and permits, and ensuring standards like OSHA, IRATA, SPRAT, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years journeyman level experience in rope access or related field.
• Certified for rope access work with ASNT Level II preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC card required or obtainable.
• Ability to supervise other technicians and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform rope access inspections, maintenance, and repairs in hard-to-reach areas.
• Rig, inspect, and maintain rope access systems and gear for safety.
• Supervise Rope Access Workers and Level I techs under a Rope Access Supervisor.
• Follow rescue procedures and document all work and reports.
• Communicate with crew, engineers, and clients to coordinate tasks.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Safety minded

Rope access knowledge

Education

ASNT Level II certification

NCCER

TWIC Card

Valid Driver’s License

Job 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.

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

Level ll Rope Tech 2

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Rope Access Technician 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. The Level ll Rope Technician 2 is a certified professional who can perform all rope access operations, supervise other technicians under a Rope Access Supervisor, and ensure compliance with safety standards and rescue procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all rope access work — including inspections, maintenance, repairs, and other tasks in hard-to-reach areas, using ropes, harnesses, and other specialist equipment.
• Rig, inspect, and maintain rope access systems — ensure all gear (ropes, anchors, pulleys, harnesses) is safe, fit for purpose, and stored properly.
• Supervise other Rope Access Workers and Level I technicians under the direction of a Rope Access Supervisor, delegating tasks only when qualified and approved.
• Conduct and follow standard rescue procedures for the specific work environment.
• Identify and control hazards — recognize work zone hazards, implement corrective measures, and report them to the Rope Access Supervisor.
• Follow work permits, job safety analyses (JSAs), and employer rope access programs — ensure all work complies with OSHA, IRATA, SPRAT, and ANSI Z359.14 standards.
• Execute rescue operations or assist in rescues as directed, in line with certification level.
• Document all work — 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.
• 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

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience: 4+ years of Journeyman level experience.

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

Physical, Mental & Environmental 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.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

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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