Rope Access Technician Level II

PROtect LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

HSA Company Match

401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested

PTO

Job summary

PROtect LLC is seeking a Rope Access Technician – Level II (IRATA/SPRAT) to work on complex at-height tasks and lead Level I technicians. The role involves rigging, inspecting, and modifying rope systems, and providing mentorship under Level III oversight.

Candidate should have 1–3+ years rope access, strong trade skills, and IRATA SPRAT Level II certification. Willingness to work long hours and travel as needed, with safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license.
• IRATA SPRAT Rope Certification Level I/II/III (or equivalent).
• NDT certs: UT, MT, PT, RT, DR; API 653/570/510 assets optional.
• Experience with coatings, insulation, welding, mechanical trades is a plus.
• Confinement space certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rig, inspect, and modify rope access systems.
• Perform advanced work-at-height tasks independently.
• Supervise and mentor Level I technicians.
• Assist with rescue planning, job setup/teardown.
• Execute self-rescue and assist in team rescues.
• Identify hazards and stop unsafe work.

Skills

NDT Methods

Mechanical

Safety

Active Listening

Flexible Schedule

Physical Demands

Professional Appearance

Customer Service

Coordination

Operation Monitoring

Active Learning

Equipment Selection

Critical Thinking

Vision

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Rope Certification SPRAT/IRATA Level I/II/III

API 653/570/510 (assets listed)

NDT Certifications (UT/MT/PT/RT)

Confined space certifications (plus)

Job description

Rope Access Technician – Level II (IRATA / SPRAT)

Role Summary

A fully qualified, experienced rope access technician capable of working independently, rigging systems, mentoring Level I technicians, and performing complex tasks under a Level III’s oversight.

Core Responsibilities

• Rig, inspect, and modify rope access systems
• Perform advanced work-at-height tasks independently
• Supervise and mentor Level I technicians
• Assist with:
  • Rescue planning
  • Job setup and teardown
  • Execute self-rescue and assist in team rescues
  • Identify hazards and stop unsafe work

Authority

• Can make on-the-spot technical decisions
• Can act as lead technician on tasks
• Still reports to a Level III for overall control

Certification Requirement

• IRATA Level II or SPRAT Level II

Typical Experience

• 1–3+ years rope access
• Strong trade skills an asset (insulation, coatings, welding, NDT, mechanical, etc.)

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 & 510 an 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

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.

Work Experience

• Demonstrated skill, knowledge, or experience.

PROtect Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• HSA Company Match
• 401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
• PTO