Level lll Rope Access Technician

NDT.org; Central (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International seeks a Level III Rope Access Technician to lead field and offshore inspections of piping, pipelines, vessels, and structural components.

The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and hands-on inspection, working offshore and onshore as needed, with travel and training responsibilities.

Candidates must have IRATA III, 2+ years rope access, and a strong safety mindset; MS Office proficiency and TWIC/HUET are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with rope access.
• IRATA Level III certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• TWIC, HUET, Safe Gulf Training and passport required.
• ASNT Level II certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect offshore structures, vessels, and pipelines for appurtenances per specs using fixed or preset measuring instruments.
• Examine materials for anomalies, damage or defects such as cracks, pits, incomplete welds, holes, dents or excessive corrosion.
• Coordinate with project/operation managers and customers to maintain workflow and satisfaction.
• Take cathodic potential readings using a drop-cell technique.
• Create drawings/sketches to supplement written data.
• Manage inspection and replacement of equipment and other logistics to maintain readiness.
• Travel out-of-town or overseas as needed, sometimes with short notice.
• Provide/on-the-job training, mentoring and assessment of team members offshore.
• Serve as Level III Rope Access Supervisor and carry out project management offshore.

Skills

Rope access

Inspection & NDT

Safety leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

IRATA Level III certification

TWIC

HUET

Safe Gulf Training

Passport

ASNT Level II certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted: 9/8/2026 7:47:47 PM

NDT.org Job Number: 82796 * Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence

Contact: Sean Amenson

Company: Oceaneering International

State: LA Louisiana

Contact: Sean Amenson

Country: United States

Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.

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 HEAVYwork.