Rope Access, Advanced UT​/NDT Level II Technician​/WIND Techs

Position: 611 Rope Access, Advanced UT/NDT Level II Technician Full Time/WIND Travel Techs
Position Summary:

Apave America Inc is seeking a skilled and motivated Rope Access Advanced UT Technician to join our team. In this role, you will utilize advanced rope access techniques and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to inspect and assess critical structural components. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in challenging environments.

This position requires 100% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):

• Perform NDT inspections using advanced ultrasonic methods such as Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Time of Flight Testing (ToFT)
• Assess structural integrity and detect defects in composite materials and welds.
• Prepare detailed reports of findings, including photographic evidence.

Rope Access Operations:

• Execute tasks safely using rope access techniques in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards.
• Rig and inspect anchor systems to ensure secure rope access setup.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to protect yourself and team members.
• Conduct site-specific hazard assessments, including Job Site Analysis (JSA).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.

Equipment Maintenance and Documentation:

• Maintain, inspect, and calibrate NDT equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate documentation of certifications, equipment usage, and findings.
• Communicate inspection outcomes to supervisors, clients, and team members.

Team

Collaboration:

• Work closely with site supervisors, clients, and other technicians to complete projects on time and to a high standard.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced technicians as required.
• Contribute to a positive team environment while upholding safety as a priority.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be at a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
• IRATA and/or SPRAT Level 1/2/3 is required
• Valid NDT certifications in one or more methods (e.g., PAUT, TOFT) is required
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required
• Proven experience conducting NDT inspections, preferably in rope access environments
• Familiarity with interpreting codes, standards, and specifications for NDT methods
• Pre-employment background checks will be required
• Valid TWIC Card or the ability to obtain a valid TWIC Card

Technical

Skills:

• Competence in setting up and calibrating NDT equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, inspection data, and test results
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Work

Conditions:

• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions

• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors, client personnel and a wide range of stakeholders

• Working in a plant and/or shop area around production machinery with extreme noise levels

• Work from various levels of heights and/or confined spaces for long periods of time

• Wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)

• May require working from heights at 250' or greater

• Travel to different job sites as needed, sometimes on short notice

• May require shiftwork (days, evenings, nights)

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater

• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and climb

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and stooping

• Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and/or cold

• Work in and near industrial hazards

• Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties

• Remain consistently active throughout shift

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively

• Sufficient vision (close vision and distance vision) or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to investigate

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties and travel to off-site locations

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)

• Excellent physical fitness and the ability to endure prolonged outdoor work in varying weather conditions

• Comfort working…