Contract Rope Access Technician Jobs in Portland, OR

Job Locations: US-CO-Commerce City | US-CO-Commerce City | US-CA-Torrance | US-WA-Bellingham | US-OR-Portland | US-UT-North Salt Lake | US-MT-Billings

Position Type: Casual Full-Time

Work Schedule Status: Hybrid

Acuren is seeking experienced Rope Access Technicians III / Supervisors /Project Managers to support our operations through callout assignments at customer sites throughout the U.S. Northwest Region. These roles will provide specialized technical expertise, field supervision, and project management to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of customer projects. Candidates should be prepared to travel and respond to project needs across the West region as required.

Preference will be given to candidates with an NDT and/or mechanical trades certifications (NACE,NCCER, etc.)

The Rope Access Technicians III / Supervisors /Project Managers are responsible for managing the safety of crews engaged in rope access activities, to organize work functions specific to rope access jobs, and to supervise crews engaged in performing a broad range of technical and/or industrial services at heights. The role ensures individual and organizational compliance with IRATA standards and regulations to ensure the safe and effective performance of work.

• Perform specific job functions as they relate to work orders
• Be conversant with relevant work techniques
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques
• Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of level III
• Assist other technicians as required
• Ensure operational safety of all equipment

• IRATA Level 3 Certification required
• A thorough understanding of applicable rope access applications, and comprehensive knowledge of theory, equipment and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and hauling and advanced rescue techniques
• A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience as an IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician working within a variety of industrial environments.
• Certified NDT (ANY LEVEL)
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
• Knowledge of NDT equipment
• Experience in report writing preferred
• NACE or NCCER certified preferred
• Current first aid certification
• A valid drivers' license is preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team
• Ability to work productively in a variety of adverse conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Local candidates in the Commerce City / Denver, Colorado or US Northwest are preferred.
• Must be available to start on or before October 1, 2026.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay is $37.50 - $60.58/Hr depending on experience and applicable certifications.

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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