Rope Access Insulator

Acuren Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider is hiring a Rope Access Insulator to work safely at heights of up to 300 feet. Responsibilities include installing insulation, preparing materials, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma, NCCER Plus certification, and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401K plan, with physical stamina required for demanding tasks in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Certified to work from ropes at heights of 30 to 300 feet.
• Must understand safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Ability to navigate industrial environments safely.

Responsibilities

• Select and install insulation according to specifications.
• Prepare insulating materials for application.
• Install vapour barriers and surface finishes.
• Remove or neutralize asbestos insulation.

Skills

Ability to read and understand complex instructions

Attention to detail

Client safety compliance

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

NCCER Plus certification

4 years of industry experience

TWIC card

Asbestos experience

Job description

Position Summary

The IRATA / SPRAT Rope Access Insulator will be certified to work from the ropes at heights of 30 to 300 feet. Working in harness for extended periods of, Insulators are required to ascend and descend a variety of structures in order to remove, repair or install insulation on industrial equipment or piping.

Responsibilities

Support the efficient delivery of Insulation services by:

• Selection, installation and securing insulation in accordance with technical specifications and piping or equipment configuration
• Preparation of insulating material for application to diverse surfaces and complex layouts
• Installation of vapour barriers and application of surface finishes such as metal cladding, canvas plastic sheeting or cement
• Remove or neutralize asbestos insulation

Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand complex instructions
• Ability to do careful and exacting work
• Consistently demonstrates an understanding of, and compliance with Client safety rules and requirements, responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and Acuren Safety and Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures

EDUCATION:

• The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency
• NCCER Plus is required
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field, specific industry experience is preferred
• Appropriate job-related safety certifications are required
• TWIC card is required
• Asbestos experience and State of Texas certification in Asbestos Removal a plus
• English competency is required to read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine insulation solutions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extreme cold and extreme heat environmental conditions, in and near hazards to include proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places in excess of 100 feet, exposure to high heat, extreme cold, or exposure to chemicals, in conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Adaptable to changing schedules with willingness to travel regularly, including last minute and overnight travel. Must be willing to overtime.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, heights, and limited visibility for extended periods of time
• Navigate industrial environments using rope systems and climbing equipment, requiring strong lower body mobility, balance, and mental strength for continuous concentration
• Meet occupational vision and hearing requirements to safely perform essential job functions
• Physical endurance such as climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting regularly
• Ability to lift and carrying up to 30 pounds regularly, 60+ pounds on occasion
• Ability to maneuver frequently within confined spaces, crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed rooms, pipelines, and other areas that may induce claustrophobia
• Withstand loud noise and able to work long workdays of up to 16 consecutive hours in one day.
• Physical stamina for extended periods of rope suspension
• Manual dexterity for technical rope work and tool handling, with regular stress to hand and fingers