Rope Access QAQC (Freeport, TX) Austin Industrial

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance construction and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4000 employee-owners equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures helps owners optimize safety productivity profit margins and cost-efficiency.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Rope Access Technician to join our team. This role involves performing maintenance inspections and repairs in hard-to-reach areas using rope access techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and be comfortable working at heights in various environments including construction sites.

Duties

• Execute rope access techniques to safely reach work areas for inspections maintenance and repairs.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to perform tasks such as welding rigging and heavy equipment operation.
• Conduct thorough inspections of equipment and structures to identify any issues that require attention.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure all safety protocols are followed during operations.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition ensuring they are always ready for use.
• Document work is performed and report any significant findings or concerns to supervisors.
• Drive trucks or operate forklifts as needed to transport materials or equipment on construction sites.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools relevant to the construction and maintenance industries.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience in welding and rigging practices is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment operation is a plus.
• Must have experience with drilling and earth stabilization projects.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record for truck driving responsibilities.
• Previous experience working on construction sites or geotechnical stabilization environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education no minimum education requirements.

Certification/Licenses:

ASNT Level II certification preferred

• Valid TWIC card required
• Valid drivers license and reliable driving record (required)
• Able to pass physical exam
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to provide clear and technical guidance to other technicians and subcontractors ability to solve technical issues in the field

Experience 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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