Rope Access Technician - Insulation

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

401K with up to 4% Match

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a Rope Access & Insulation Technician to operate in Houston, TX, performing two-rope access tasks and insulation work in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards.

You will install, adjust, inspect, and dismantle rope access systems, maintain safe work positioning, and identify hazards with stop-work authority when necessary. Duties include insulation installation and maintenance, materials handling, and site cleaning.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; relevant certifications preferred.
Valid driver’s license required; clean driving record may be needed.
SPRAT/IRATA rope certification and NDT certifications are assets not required.

Responsibilities

Perform rope access tasks using two-rope systems per IRATA or SPRAT standards.
Install, inspect, and dismantle rope access systems as required.
Maintain work positioning and tool control at all times.
Identify hazards and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
Install, remove, and repair mechanical insulation for piping, vessels, tanks.
Work with insulation materials including mineral wool, calcium silicate, foam glass, fiberglass, aerogel where applicable.
Inspect insulation systems for damage, moisture intrusion, CUI, or degradation.
Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance to keep equipment and shop areas in order.
Handling of required safety rules and procedures; follow and lead others in safety practices.

Skills

Two-rope access systems

Safety leadership

Active listening

Team coordination

Climbing and heights work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

SPRAT/IRATA rope certification

NDT certifications (UT/MT/PT/RT)

Tools

SPRAT or IRATA rope certs

NDT methods knowledge

Job description

Rope Access & Work-at-Height

Perform work usingtwo-rope access systemsin accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards
Install, adjust, inspect, and dismantle rope access systems as required
Maintainproper work positioning and tool control at all times
Identify hazards and exercise stop-work authoritywhen conditions are unsafe

Insulation Scope

Install, remove, and repair:
- Mechanical insulation (piping, vessels, tanks)
- Thermal, acoustic, and cryogenic insulation
- Removable and permanent insulation systems
Work with insulation materials including:
- Mineral wool
- Calcium silicate
- Foam glass
- Fiberglass
- Aerogel (where applicable)
Install vapor barriers, jacketing, cladding, and weatherproofing systems
Inspect insulation systems for damage, moisture intrusion, corrosion under insulation (CUI), or degradation

Other Functions

Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties to maintain company vehicles, routinely inspect equipment, and maintain shop areas in a clean, orderly, and functional condition
Perform duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

NDT Methods– Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills an asset but not required
Mechanical– Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
Safety– Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and lead others to follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Apply these safety standards in the work environment and look out for other crew members.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking appropriate questions.
Able to Work a Demanding and Flexible Schedule- Strong work ethic required. Able to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days. Able to respond to callouts on short notice and to stay on site, including long distance travel for extended periods of time.
Physical Demands – Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough or uneven terrain. Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals. Applicants must meet weight restrictions to ensure their safety when utilizing safety harnesses.
Professional Appearance and Conduct – Dress appropriately for the assignment and maintain good hygiene.
Customer Service - Interact professionally with customers. Punctual arrival to assignments.
Coordination– Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Operation Monitoring– Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine or process is working properly.
Active Learning– Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Equipment Selection– Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Critical Thinking– Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Vision– The ability to see details at close range (within 20 inches). Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or to left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Teamwork– able to work effectively as part of a team and to provide instruction to others effectively and professionally.

Requirements

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Level I, II or Level III Rope Certification through SPRAT or IRATA
API 653, 570 & 510an asset but not required
NDT certs: UT, MT, PT, RT, DR, RAD 40 & state card (TX) and asset but not required
Craft Experience & Certs: Coatings, Insulating, Pipe Fitting, Welding, Mechanical
Confined space certifications is a plus

Work Experience