Rope Access Welder - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

ADD

Voluntary Life / ADD

Disability benefits

Leaves of absence

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries, a diversified industrial contractor based in Baton Rouge with nationwide offices and projects, seeks a skilled Rope Access Welder. This role requires IRATA/SPRAT certification, ASME welder qualifications, and the ability to work at height performing maintenance using SMAW and GTAW processes.

Applicants must hold a TWIC card, pass background checks, and a drug screen. The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong communication in challenging environments across heavy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• IRATA / SPRAT Level I–III certification.
• Current TWIC Card.
• Must be certified per ASME requirements.
• Must hold current welder certifications.
• Able to weld various metals using SMAW and GTAW.
• Must be able to work at height and lift 75 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to pass background check and drug test.
• CPR certification.
• No direct health/safety threat in workplace.

Responsibilities

• Uses rope access methods to access and complete maintenance, repairs and other tasks.
• Maintains safety per IRATA/SPRAT standards and practices.
• Ensures proper PPE is used by team members.
• Follows OSHA, site procedures and company safety rules.
• Participates in required rope access training and maintains safe practices.
• Inspects rope access systems and components before use.
• Reports hazards to Rope Access Supervisor.
• Maintains rescue proficiency and assists as directed.
• Performs physical tasks including climbing, lifting, balancing and walking.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

IRATA / SPRAT Level I-III

TWIC Card

ASME certifications

Welder certifications

CPR certification

Tools

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

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.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• IRATA / SPRAT Level I, II, or III certification
• Current TWIC Card Required
• Must be certified per ASME requirements
• Must hold current welder certifications.
• Able to weld various types of metals and configurations using SMAW and GTAW processes.
• Must have a capacity for work at height
• Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• CPR certification
• Applicant/employee 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 on ropes or in difficult access areas
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to the IRAT/SPRAT standards and practices
• Ensures team members utilize proper personal protective equipment
• Displays a healthy respect for heights and follows all OSHA, site specific and company's safety procedures
• Participates in required training and maintains a working understanding of rope access safe working practices
• Inspects and verifies rope access systems and components before use
• Recognizes worksite hazards and notifies the Rope Access Supervisor of any unsafe conditions
• Maintains proficiency at rescue techniques and assist in rescues as directed and in accordance with certification level
• Performs physical activities that require considerably use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, and walking

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
• employee assistance program

Physical Involvement:

Employee 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 movement of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30-50 lbs. from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

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: welding, repair, assembly, hydraulic tools, rope access