Scaffold Builder - OFFSHORE

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health & Dental Plan

Disability Insurance

Life & Voluntary Life Insurance

Holiday & Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX, seeks an experienced Scaffolding Foreman to lead on-site scaffold installation, inspection, and maintenance across shipyard projects. You will ensure OSHA compliance, manage crews, and coordinate with production and other departments.

The role requires at least 2 years scaffolding/carpentry experience, with NCCER certificate preferred, and the ability to work at heights in various weather conditions. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years scaffolding/carpentry experience.
• Knowledge of erecting and inspecting scaffolds; NCCER certificate preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• NCCER certificate holder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Site inspection and layout of areas that require scaffolding.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations and scaffold safety.
• Knowledge of scaffold construction and components.
• Follow scaffold building instructions per client/project demands.
• Communicate effectively with scaffolding crew and other departments.
• Acquire and maintain a government ID.

Skills

Scaffolding

Rigging knowledge

Team communication

Work at heights

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

NCCER Certificate Holder

Tools

Scaffolding tools

Job description

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Site inspection and layout of areas that require scaffolding.
2. Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
3. Scaffold safety.
4. Knowledge of tube and clamp, pin lock, cup lock scaffolds construction
5. Knowledge of system scaffolds
6. Must have own scaffolding tools. Such as ratchets, sockets, wrenches, hammers.
7. Proper access and egress requirements and practices
8. Working knowledge of rigging hardware and procedures
9. The ability to work under extreme weather conditions, hot/cold.
10. Ability to follow scaffold building instructions that pertain to design, location, and review scaffolding projects per client and/or project specific demands.
11. Ability to communicate effectively with scaffolding crew, and other depts. on projects.
12. Ability to Acquire and Maintain a government I.D.
13. Ability to communicate effectively with production.

Required Education & Experience:

1. High School Graduate/Equivalent.
2. Minimum of 2 Years Scaffolding/carpentry experience.
3. Knowledge of erecting and inspecting scaffolds, certified Scaffold Competent person is preferred.
4. Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
5. NCCER Certificate Holder, preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Field work in Shop or Shipyard or on field location as required.
2. Capable of working at heights and inside confined spaces.
3. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.
4. Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection.
5. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
6. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
7. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.
8. Confined spaces

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Working knowledge of Rigging hardware and procedures

Special Skills:

1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
2. Ability to understand and execute work scope directions from Scaffolding Foreman.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [e-mail].