Rope Access Insulator

Position Summary

Acuren is currently seeking experienced Rope Access Insulators for a 4-week industrial project in St. Charles, Louisiana.

This position is part of our U.S. Workforce Deployment Team, which supports customer turnaround, outage, and project staffing needs across the country. Assignments vary in duration based on project requirements and business demand.

Responsibilities

The Rope Access Insulator will be responsible for installing, removing, repairing, and maintaining industrial insulation systems on piping, vessels, tanks, and other equipment while utilizing rope access techniques to safely access elevated or difficult-to-reach work areas.

Candidates must be experienced in industrial insulation applications, comfortable working at heights, and able to work extended schedules as project demands require.

Project Details

• Start Date: November 9, 2026

• Duration: Approximately 4 weeks

• Schedule: 5x10s, with potential for 6x10s or 7x10s.

• Per Diem: Available for eligible employees residing 90+ miles from the jobsite. Required proof of residency and supporting documentation must be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, remove, repair, and replace industrial insulation on piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment.

• Perform insulation work utilizing approved rope access techniques and equipment.

• Measure, cut, fit, and install insulation materials according to project specifications.

• Install and remove metal jacketing, cladding, and protective coverings as required.

• Work with various insulation materials, including mineral wool, fiberglass, calcium silicate, and other industrial insulation products.

• Safely rig, inspect, and utilize rope access equipment in accordance with applicable procedures and certification requirements.

• Perform work in elevated, confined, and difficult-to-access areas while following established safety protocols.

• Coordinate with rope access supervisors, site leadership, and other craft personnel to complete assigned work.

• Inspect completed insulation work to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.

• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow all company and customer safety procedures.

• Work extended hours, weekends, and additional shifts as required to support project schedules.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current SPRAT or IRATA Level I or Level II certification.

• Valid TWIC card – physical card MUST be in hand. No exceptions.

• Previous industrial insulation experience, preferably in refineries or petrochemical facilities.

• Ability to safely work at heights using rope access equipment.

• Knowledge of industrial insulation materials, installation techniques, and safety procedures.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.

• Availability to begin work November 9, 2026.

• Ability to work 5x10s, with flexibility for 6x10s or 7x10s depending on project needs.

• Ability to meet all company and customer onboarding, safety, and site-access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, or turnaround experience.

• Experience installing metal jacketing and removable insulation systems.

• Experience supporting emergency maintenance or short-duration industrial projects.

Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to work on turnaround, outage, and project assignments at customer sites across the U.S. Employees are hired on a temporary, casual basis to support specific business needs. As a casual employee, this position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, paid holidays, or paid time off (PTO).

Company Overview

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

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