Offshore Scaffold Builder at Gulf Island – Harvey, Louisiana

Main Purpose:

To perform scaffolding job functions required and assigned in the fabrication of iron as steel structures per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/scaffolding procedures and established ISO-QA/QC program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions:

• 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)

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
• High School Diploma or GED

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

Scaffold builders must know and have previously worked with 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.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.