Offshore Scaffold Builder

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,348,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. in Houma, LA is seeking an Offshore Scaffold Builder to erect and dismantle scaffolding supporting steel structure fabrication, complying with job specifications and ISO/QC standards.

The role requires 2+ years offshore scaffold experience, ability to communicate well, and passing pre-employment screening; a valid TWIC card is required. Gulf Island offers a solid benefits package and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of offshore scaffold building experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• Valid TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle scaffolding to provide safe work platforms.
• Fit together steel pipe, support braces and clamps.
• Lift and position scaffolding, bolts pipe and place planks.
• Use hand tools and follow procedures safely.
• Adhere to safety and ISO/QC program standards.

Skills

Offshore scaffold building

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pliers, hammers, wrenches, lifting devices, safety equipment

Job description

Main Purpose:

The Offshore Scaffold Builder performs assigned scaffolding work in support of steel structure fabrication, compliance with job specifications and accordance with scaffolding procedures and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / Quality Control (QC) program standards.

Essential Duties:

• Erect and dismantle scaffolding to provide safe work platforms
• Fit together steel pipe, support braces and clamps
• Lift and position scaffolding, bolts pipe and places planks
• Use various hand tools
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with operating procedures
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending, and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in offshore scaffold building
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• 8+ years experience in offshore scaffold building
• Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Pliers, hammers, wrenches, lifting devices, safety equipment (belt, harness, etc.), man lifts and high reach equipment.

Environmental Conditions:

Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.