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Offshore Rope Access Level I, II, or III Technician

2/5/2026

The technician safely supervises, plans, and executes rope access operations on offshore platforms, including inspections, upkeep, repairs, blasting, painting, rigging, torquing, and assisting with fitting or welding tasks. This involves leading rope access technicians, developing work plans and risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Gulf Island is a leading fabricator of complex steel structures and modules and provider of specialty services, including project management, hookup, commissioning, repair, maintenance, scaffolding, coatings, welding enclosures, civil construction and staffing services to the industrial and energy sectors. The Company's customers include U.S. and, to a lesser extent, international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial and power operators; and EPC companies. The Company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and its primary operating facilities are located in Houma, Louisiana.
About the Role

Description


Main Purpose:

The Offshore Rope Access Level I, II, or III Technician, safely supervises, plans, and executes rope access operations, including but not limited to inspections, upkeep, repairs, blasting, painting and rigging, torquing, assisting fitting or welding tasks on offshore platforms.


Essential Functions:

  • Use rope access techniques to perform and lead rope access technicians in advanced inspections, maintenance, repairs, blasting, painting and rigging, torquing, fitting or welding on offshore platforms
  • Use blasting and painting tools, equipment, and techniques in the coating of offshore platforms while accessing difficult-to-reach areas
  • Develop and implement rope access work plans and risk assessments
  • Adhere to safety procedures, including proper equipment inspection, fall protection measures and communication protocols
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of a SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level I, II, or III Technician
  • Supervise and mentor Level I Rope Access Technicians, under the supervision of a Level III Rope Access Superintendent
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of rope access operations with overall project objectives
  • Conduct on-site safety briefings and training sessions for team members
  • Prepare detailed reports of all work performed, including any issues or incidents
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance, and inventory
  • Identify and remove damaged rope access equipment
  • Identify and mitigate potential hazards in the work environment, ensuring a safe and compliant worksite
  • Maintain climbing logbook per SPRAT/IRATA guidelines
  • Stay updated on industry standards and best practices for rope access work
  • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor



Benefits Offered:

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Safety Awards
  • Company Store
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Requirements


Physical Requirements:

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
  • Pushing and Pulling
  • Reaching, forward and overhead
  • Climbing
  • Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
  • Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

  • Must possess an active SPRAT or IRATA Level I, II, or III Certification
  • Must possess advanced theoretical knowledge of rope access equipment and techniques
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Knowledge of safety procedures and emergency response protocols
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Valid TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

  • 2+ years experience as a Rope Access Level I, II, III Technician in offshore coating, construction, and/or maintenance required
  • Highschool diploma or GED

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

  • Rope access gear, including harnesses, helmets, ropes, etc.
  • Blasting, painting and rigging, fitting or welding tools and equipment

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)



Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

Key Skills
Rope Access OperationsInspectionsMaintenanceRepairsBlastingPaintingRiggingTorquingFittingWelding AssistanceRisk AssessmentsSafety ProceduresEquipment InspectionSupervisionTeam CoordinationReporting
Categories
TradesConstructionEnergyEngineeringSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Earned Wage AccessHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401k With Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program
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