Job Description

Overview

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, seeking an experienced Rope Access Level III Inspector to lead operations and perform advanced inspections in various industrial sectors. The role involves supervising and mentoring team members while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site rope access team lead, overseeing all rigging, access, and descent/ascent activities per SPRAT or IRATA Level III standards.
  • Perform complex inspections in elevated or confined locations using rope access techniques.
  • Lead daily safety briefings, rescue planning, and job hazard analysis.
  • Supervise and mentor Level I and Level II rope access personnel; ensure adherence to safe work practices.
  • Interface with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to coordinate access plans and inspection deliverables.
  • Execute or oversee installation of rope systems, anchors, lifelines, and safety zones according to industry and site-specific standards.
  • Participate in and lead rescue scenarios and ensure rescue gear is maintained, staged, and ready for deployment.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, SPRAT/IRATA guidelines, and TEAM safety protocols.
  • Review inspection data, provide QA/QC oversight, and assist in reporting and documentation.

Requirements

  • Valid SPRAT or IRATA Level III certification in good standing.
  • 3–5+ years of field experience in industrial rope access operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in rigging, job planning, and worksite supervision.
  • Familiarity with structural, piping, or pressure system configurations in industrial plants.
  • Proven ability to operate under pressure and manage field teams safely and effectively.
  • Physically fit for rope access work; able to pass fit-for-duty physicals and site-specific requirements.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background checks, TWIC, DISA, and site-specific onboarding.
  • Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.
  • Multiple NDT Level II certifications or ASNT/PCN/CGSB equivalencies.
  • API 510/570/653, CWI, AMPP or other advanced certifications.
  • Radiation Safety Training / IRRSP or State Industrial Radiographer Card (if applicable to RT).
  • Familiarity with digital reporting systems or NDT data software.
  • Prior experience managing access scopes during shutdowns or turnarounds.
  • Additional training in rescue coordination, rigging, or scaffold alternatives.
  • Prior experience working in refineries, petrochemical plants, pipeline projects, or fabrication shops.
  • Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.
  • Previous experience supporting mechanical integrity or turnaround inspection programs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and crew leadership tasks.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
  • Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • Able to wear safety equipment for any task and as required by the safety department for personal protection.
  • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.

Benefits

401k
PTO

How this job compares in Hammond, IN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Indiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 101 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 Hammond, IN

We're tracking 19 other active welding openings in Hammond, IN right now, from 11 different employers. 17 of them were added in the last week. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 190 other active welding openings from 114 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Hammond, or widen the search to Indiana.

TEAM, Inc. currently has 8 other openings live in Indiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are NCW (36), TEAM, Inc. (8), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWIthe AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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