Level l Rope Technician 3 - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Job Category: Hourly Craft Requisition Number: LEVEL034029 Posted : September 17, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate : $36 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location Channelview, TX, USA 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 basic rope access task under direct supervision, following safe work procedures and assisting in rescue operations when required. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Work under direct supervision of a Level II or Level III Rope Access Supervisor. Perform standard rope access tasks such as inspections, maintenance, and repairs in difficult‑to‑reach areas. Use basic rope access equipment (ropes, harnesses, pulleys) according to safe working procedures. Assist in rescue and safety procedures — Level I technicians do not conduct independent rescues; they follow established rescue plans under supervision. Inspect and log equipment before and after use, ensuring it is in good working order. Follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and site protocols for all operations. Document work performed and report any issues or incidents. Maintain situational awareness and adhere to all applicable safety regulations and standards. 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: 2+ years of Journeyman level experience. Certification/Licenses: IRATA Level l, 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 judgment; 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. 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 (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Industries, Inc.