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P/T Casual -Rope Access Level III Technician - Houston, TX

Location

Houston, TX

Employment Type

Part-time

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Posted on September 11, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The P/T Rope Access Level III Technician in Houston, TX is responsible for performing visual inspections via rope access under supervision or independently. This role offers an opportunity to advance in the Industry Services sector, requiring travel for project-based work.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain climbing logbook per SPRAT/IRATA guidelines
  • Prepare NDE reports and document data in a clear and timely manner
  • Interface with clients on technical matters involving Rope Access and NDE procedures and capabilities
  • Provide on the job training and guidance of assigned trainees
  • Maintain open lines of communication with coworkers, clients, and subcontractors
  • Organize and report test results and send information to office for data processing
  • Follow technology advancements in the NDE/Rope Access industries

Requirements

  • Current SPRAT/IRATA Certification Level III required
  • Minimum of 3+ years field experience
  • Prior experience as a Rope Access Supervisor preferred
  • ASNT Level II certification preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid TWIC card 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

Additional Information

  • Part-time project-based position
  • Travel will be required
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 88 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 351 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 196 different employers. 117 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 682 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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