Rope Access Level I/II/III NDT/Mechanical Techs

Acuren Inspection, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren Inspection, Inc. is hiring Rope Access Technicians for the La Porte, TX area. We seek candidates with SPRAT/IRATA Level I, II, or III certifications and experience in UT/NDT inspection, mechanical work, and maintenance.

Local candidates preferred for project-based and call-out work. Responsibilities include performing rope-access related tasks, following safety procedures, and assisting other technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• IRATA or SPRAT Level I certification with proficiency in theoretical knowledge, equipment and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling.
• NCCER certification preferred; valid driver’s license may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific job functions as they relate to work orders.
• Be conversant with relevant rope access techniques.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge required of a level 1 Rope Access Technician.
• Assist other technicians as required.
• Ensure operational safety of all equipment.

Skills

Rope access

IRATA/SPRAT

Education

NCCER certification

Job description

Position Summary

WE'RE HIRING – ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIANS! Acuren | La Porte, TX We are currently looking for Rope Access Level I, II, and III Technicians to join our La Porte team! We are seeking individuals with experience in: SPRAT/IRATA Level I, II, or III Certified UT/NDT Inspection Industrial Mechanical Work Mechanical Maintenance, Repairs & Installations Work Opportunities: - Call-out and project-based work - Nested/long-term assignments - Per diem varies by project and location, with details provided upon hiring IMPORTANT – LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

Responsibilities

• Perform specific job functions as they relate to work orders
• Be conversant with relevant work techniques
• Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of a level 1 Rope Access Technician
• Assist other technicians as required
• Ensure operational safety of all equipment

Requirements

• IRATA or SPRAT Level I Certification required including proficiency in theoretical knowledge, equipment and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling
• Valid drivers’ license preferred
• Required certification levels for specific projects
• Must have industrial refinery experience
• Must have mechanical industrial experience
• Preferred individual with the NCCER certification (Trained Individual)

Benefits

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

NV5

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.