Rope Access NCCER Insulators: Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 - Houston, TX

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

ADD

Disability benefits

Leaves of absence

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries in Houston, TX seeks NCCER‑certified Insulators with rope access to insulate boilers, pipes, tanks and refrigeration units. You will work at height using rope access methods and power tools, under supervision, following safety policies. Minimum high school diploma and NCCER certification required; CPR and TWIC preferred; post-offer screening required. Turner offers comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1, 2, or 3 certification
• TWIC Card preferred
• Must have NCCER certification
• Basic knowledge of insulator hand tools and power tools
• Capable of working at height
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• CPR certification
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen and policy agreement
• Comply with safety requirements on site
• Must not pose health/safety threat in workplace

Responsibilities

• Access and insulate boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units using rope access methods.
• Install fiberglass, cork, plastic, and magnesia insulation materials.
• Perform maintenance tasks and document technical reports as assigned.
• Assist with safety procedures and equipment checks on site.
• Collaborate with foreman and other trades to ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

NCCER certification

IRATA/SPRAT

TWIC card

High school diploma

Communication

CPR

Safety awareness

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Cutting tools

Power tools

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking NCCER credentialed Insulators with Rope Access - Level I, Level II, or Level III certification in the Houston, TX area. The Insulator position covers boilers, pipes, tanks and refrigeration units with insulating materials, such as fiberglass, cork, plastic and magnesia to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation and to deaden sound. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 certification
• TWIC Card preferred
• Must have NCCER certification
• Basic knowledge of Insulator hand tools, tape measure, cutting tools, power tools
• Must have a capacity for work at height
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• CPR certification
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Uses Industrial Rope Access methods and related equipment to access and complete a wide variety of maintenance, repairs and other industrial work tasks while suspended on ropes or in difficult access areas; responsibilities may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks; Wires prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot water piping; trowels mastic or brushes cement on insulation to obtain a smooth finish and covers piping with cloth; fits thermo-block and magnesia-block insulation around insulating boilers, evaporators, and turbines; wires insulation on machinery and staples wire netting over insulation; trowels cement on wire netting to protect insulating material; wires cork on salt water, refrigeration and air-conditioning piping and cements cloth over insulating material to obtain a smooth finish; cuts sheets of insulation into sections; fits and cements sections around fittings; covers gas piping of refrigeration or air-conditioning systems with molded plastic; fabricates detachable insulation for valves or similar fittings; wires detachable covers on valves or fittings; installs fiberglass or spun glass on ventilation systems to deaden sound and prevent vibration; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• ADD
• voluntary life / ADD
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• telehealth access
• and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: NDT technician, inspection, rope access, insulator