Job Description

The IRATA / SPRAT Rope Access Insulator will be certified to work from the ropes at heights of 30 to 300 feet. Working in harness for extended periods of, Insulators are required to ascend and descend a variety of structures in order to remove, repair or install insulation on industrial equipment or piping.

Responsibilities

Support the efficient delivery of Insulation services by:

• Selection, installation and securing insulation in accordance with technical specifications and piping or equipment configuration
• Preparation of insulating material for application to diverse surfaces and complex layouts
• Installation of vapour barriers and application of surface finishes such as metal cladding, canvas plastic sheeting or cement
• Remove or neutralize asbestos insulation

Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand complex instructions
• Ability to do careful and exacting work
• Consistently demonstrates an understanding of, and compliance with Client safety rules and requirements, responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and Acuren Safety and Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures

EDUCATION:

• The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency
• NCCER Plus is required
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field, specific industry experience is preferred
• Appropriate job-related safety certifications are required
• TWIC card is required
• Asbestos experience and State of Texas certification in Asbestos Removal a plus
• English competency is required to read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine insulation solutions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extreme cold and extreme heat environmental conditions, in and near hazards to include proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places in excess of 100 feet, exposure to high heat, extreme cold, or exposure to chemicals, in conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Adaptable to changing schedules with willingness to travel regularly, including last minute and overnight travel. Must be willing to overtime.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS: Describe the physical effort needed in order to perform the job, including and level of ongoing concentration and stress.

• Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, heights, and limited visibility for extended periods of time
• Navigate industrial environments using rope systems and climbing equipment, requiring strong lower body mobility, balance, and mental strength for continuous concentration
• Meet occupational vision and hearing requirements to safely perform essential job functions
• Physical endurance such as climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting regularly
• Ability to lift and carrying up to 30 pounds regularly, 60+ pounds on occasion
• Ability to maneuver frequently within confined spaces, crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed rooms, pipelines, and other areas that may induce claustrophobia
• Withstand loud noise and able to work long workdays of up to 16 consecutive hours in one day.
• Physical stamina for extended periods of rope suspension
• Manual dexterity for technical rope work and tool handling, with regular stress to hand and fingers

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.

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