Level ll Rope Technician 3 - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Job Category : Hourly Craft Requisition Number : LEVEL034096 Posted : September 21, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate : $42 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location Description About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self‑perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service 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. We are seeking a skilled and safety‑conscious Level I Rope Technician 3 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. To perform intermediate‑level, highly skilled rope access professional capable of performing advanced rigging, complex rescues, and limited supervision under the direction of a Level lll supervisor. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Perform rope access work in inspection, maintenance, repair, and other industrial tasks in difficult-to-reach areas Rig and set up rope access systems (pulley systems, anchor points, descent/ascent lines) and verify systems before use Conduct advanced rigging and perform more complex rescue procedures in accordance with employer’s rope access program and IRATA/OSHA standards Inspect, maintain, and store all rope access equipment; ensure proper use of PPE Identify and control hazards at the worksite, notify the Rope Access Supervisor, and take corrective action Follow work permits, job hazard analyses, and site‑specific safety procedures Assist in rescue operations and maintain proficiency in rescue techniques Document work performed and report issues or incidents Provide limited supervision to Level I technicians or other Level II technicians when authorized by the Rope Access Supervisor Other duties as assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position Qualifications Required for this Position: Experience: 4+ years of Journeyman level experience. Certification/Licenses: IRATA or SPRAT Level Il, a Valid Driver's License, and a TWIC Card. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities. Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgement; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment. Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements applicable to the position. Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Ausitn Industrial