What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAIS Mechanical Tech position at Acuren?
Acuren Inspection is looking for a Rope Access Technicians to support our operations. Preference will be given to candidates with an NDT or mechanical trades background.
The Rope Access technicians are responsible for managing the safety of crews engaged in rope access activities, to organize work functions specific to rope access jobs, and to supervise crews engaged in performing a broad range of technical and/or industrial services at heights. The role ensures individual and organizational compliance with IRATA standards and regulations to ensure the safe and effective performance of work.
📍 New Orleans & Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Acuren is currently seeking qualified Rope Access Level I, II, and III Technicians to support our growing industrial operations in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas.
Qualified Candidates Should Have:
✔️ Current SPRAT and/or IRATA Level I, II, or III Certification
✔️ Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
✔️ Industrial Experience Preferred
✔️ Ability to work safely in refinery, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial environments
✔️ NCCER Certification is a plus
Preferred Craft Backgrounds:
✅ Insulators
✅ Painters
✅ Blasters
✅ Welders
✅ Boilermakers
✅ Pipefitters
✅ Electricians
Why Join Acuren?
🔹 Industry-Leading Safety Culture
🔹 Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
🔹 Challenging and Diverse Industrial Projects
🔹 Work Alongside Highly Skilled Rope Access Professionals
🔹 Competitive Pay and Benefits
Responsibilities
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.
The Rope Access technicians are responsible for managing the safety of crews engaged in rope access activities, to organize work functions specific to rope access jobs, and to supervise crews engaged in performing a broad range of technical and/or industrial services at heights. The role ensures individual and organizational compliance with IRATA standards and regulations to ensure the safe and effective performance of work.
📍 New Orleans & Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Acuren is currently seeking qualified Rope Access Level I, II, and III Technicians to support our growing industrial operations in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas.
Qualified Candidates Should Have:
✔️ Current SPRAT and/or IRATA Level I, II, or III Certification
✔️ Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
✔️ Industrial Experience Preferred
✔️ Ability to work safely in refinery, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial environments
✔️ NCCER Certification is a plus
Preferred Craft Backgrounds:
✅ Insulators
✅ Painters
✅ Blasters
✅ Welders
✅ Boilermakers
✅ Pipefitters
✅ Electricians
Why Join Acuren?
🔹 Industry-Leading Safety Culture
🔹 Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
🔹 Challenging and Diverse Industrial Projects
🔹 Work Alongside Highly Skilled Rope Access Professionals
🔹 Competitive Pay and Benefits
Responsibilities
- Perform specific job functions as they relate to work orders
- Be conversant with relevant work techniques
- Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of a level 1 Rope Access Technician
- Assist other technicians as required
- Ensure operational safety of all equipment
- IRATA or SPRAT Level I Certification required including proficiency in theoretical knowledge, equipment and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling
- Valid drivers’ license preferred
- Required certification levels for specific projects
- Must have industrial refinery experience
- Must have mechanical industrial experience
- Preferred individual with the NCCER certification (Trained Individual)
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.