Rope Access Welder – High-Altitude Metal Specialist

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, 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