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Freelance Rope Access Rigger Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Rope Access Insulator

Freeport, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Rope Access certified Insulation Technician is responsible for carrying out duties and ... rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling. * Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Rope Access Insulator

Freeport, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Rope Access certified Insulation Technician is responsible for carrying out duties and ... rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling. * Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Rope Access Insulator

Freeport, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

The Rope Access certified Insulation Technician is responsible for carrying out duties and ... rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling. * Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

TEAM, Inc.

Rope Access Technician

Beaumont, TX · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Rigging certification, confined space training, or fall protection awareness credentials. • ... performing rope access duties, including climbing, rigging, and extended work at height. • ...

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Rope Access I NDT Tech

Sunray, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Rope Access NDT Tech is an entry-level position, responsible for carrying out duties and ... and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling * High School Diploma or equivalent * Some ...

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Rope Access I NDT Tech

Sunray, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Rope Access NDT Tech is an entry-level position, responsible for carrying out duties and ... and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling * High School Diploma or equivalent * Some ...

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Rope Access I NDT Tech

Sunray, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Rope Access NDT Tech is an entry-level position, responsible for carrying out duties and ... and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and rescue/hauling * High School Diploma or equivalent * Some ...

TEAM, Inc.

Rope Access CWI Inspectors

Beaumont, TX · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Rigging certification, confined space training, or fall protection awareness credentials. • ... performing rope access duties, including climbing, rigging, and extended work at height. • ...

TEAM, Inc.

Rope Access Structural Welders/Fitters

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Rigging certification, confined space training, or fall protection awareness credentials. • ... performing rope access duties, including climbing, rigging, and extended work at height. • ...

TEAM, Inc.

Rope Access E&I Technicians

Beaumont, TX · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Rigging certification, confined space training, or fall protection awareness credentials. • ... performing rope access duties, including climbing, rigging, and extended work at height. • ...

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Is freelance rope access a good career?

Freelance rope access riggers perform high-risk work at heights using specialized equipment and certifications. The career offers flexibility and high earning potential but requires physical fitness, technical skills, and adherence to safety standards. Job availability depends on industry demand and project opportunities in construction, maintenance, and inspection sectors.

What is the difference between Freelance Rope Access Rigger vs Industrial Rope Access Technician?

AspectFreelance Rope Access RiggerIndustrial Rope Access Technician
CertificationsRope Access Level 1-3, Rigging certificationsRope Access Level 1-3, Rescue & Safety certifications
Work EnvironmentVarious sites, often freelance projectsIndustrial settings, maintenance, inspections
EmployerSelf-employed or contractedCompanies or industrial firms

Freelance Rope Access Riggers typically work independently on diverse projects, focusing on rigging and setup. Industrial Rope Access Technicians usually work within industrial environments performing inspections, maintenance, or rescue operations. Both roles require similar certifications, but their work settings and employment structures differ.

How to become a freelance rope access rigger?

To become a freelance rope access rigger, you need to complete specialized training and obtain industry-recognized certifications such as IRATA or SPRAT. Gaining experience in working at heights, mastering rigging techniques, and ensuring safety compliance are essential steps before working independently in this field.

How much do freelance rope access riggers make?

Freelance rope access riggers typically earn between $25 and $75 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, and project complexity. Experienced riggers with specialized skills and certifications like IRATA or SPRAT can command higher rates, especially for challenging or high-risk environments.
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Rope Access Trainee

National Oilwell Varco

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

NOV rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

176th of 488 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

As a Rope Access Trainee, you will embark on a structured training program to develop the technical skills and safety mindset needed for industrial rope access work. Under close supervision, you'll learn to safely rig, ascend, descend, and maneuver on ropes to perform inspections, maintenance, and installations in high-access environments.

Training & Development

Participate in a formal IRATA- or SPRAT-accredited rope access training program.

Attend classroom and hands-on workshops covering fundamentals: knot tying, rope systems, anchor installation, fall arrest, rescue techniques, and equipment inspection.

Complete all written assessments and practical evaluations to progress through trainee levels.

On-the-Job Support

Assist experienced rope access technicians with setup and breakdown of rope systems.

Help carry, inspect, and maintain personal protective and rope access equipment.

Observe and learn safe work procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.

Shadow daily rope access operations such as facade inspection, welding, painting, or structural repairs.

Safety & Compliance

Comply with all company and client safety policies, including wearing appropriate PPE at all times.

Report any hazards, near-misses, or incidents promptly to supervisors.

Maintain training records, certification logs, and equipment inspection tags.

Maintain clear MVR.

This role requires flexibility with out-of-town assignments.

Ongoing compliance with background check requirements and possession of a valid passport required.

Team Collaboration

Communicate clearly with rope access teams, riggers, scaffolders, and site supervisors.

Support ground-based tasks, including tool handling, material transfer, and site housekeeping.

Foster a positive, safety-first culture by demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.

Assist technicians with job planning, risk assessments, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA).

 
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Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment and operational support necessary for success. We have the people, capabilities and vision to serve the needs of a challenging and evolving industry. One the world can’t live without. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create lasting impact for ourselves, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We believe in purposeful innovation because we see what others do not and we act. Through business innovation, product creation and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1841

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