Senior Rope Access Technician – Offshore Construction

MISTRAS Group; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group is seeking a Construction & Mechanical Rope Access Technician to lead offshore and onshore projects, provide technical oversight, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership and experience in welding, rigging, and decommissioning activities.

The position emphasizes adherence to SPRAT/IRATA standards, customer relations, and profitability while supporting growth and operational excellence across varied services and locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years offshore/industrial construction, maintenance, inspection, or mechanical integrity experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations, mechanical programs, and facility maintenance.
• Experience supervising rope access projects and personnel.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, rigging, lifting operations, and structural repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and execution of offshore and onshore construction and mechanical projects.
• Conduct all rope access operations in accordance with SPRAT/IRATA and company requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for welding, fabrication, structural repairs, and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Produce drawing isometrics, measurements, and bill of materials to provide to fabrication.
• Manage rigging operations associated with maintenance, construction, and decommissioning scopes.
• Develop work packs, execution plans, and resource requirements.
• Execute offshore and onshore decommissioning activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and project growth.
• Participate in pre-job planning meetings, risk assessments, job safety analysis, and post-job reviews.
• Provide routine project status updates to clients and MISTRAS management.
• Ensure all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and exceptional HSE performance.
• Support emergency response and mobilization activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality management systems.

Skills

Offshore construction experience

Rope access supervision

Leadership and communication

TWIC card

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Tools

Welding & fabrication knowledge

Rigging and lifting operations

Project management software

Job description

MISTRAS Group is seeking a Construction & Mechanical Rope Access Technician to lead offshore and onshore projects, provide technical oversight, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership and experience in welding, rigging, and decommissioning activities.

The position emphasizes adherence to SPRAT/IRATA standards, customer relations, and profitability while supporting growth and operational excellence across varied services and locations.