JOB DETAILS

Offshore Scaffold Builder

CompanyGulf Island
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 20, 2026
About The Company
Gulf Island is a leading fabricator of complex steel structures and modules and provider of specialty services, including project management, hookup, commissioning, repair, maintenance, scaffolding, coatings, welding enclosures, civil construction and staffing services to the industrial and energy sectors. The Company's customers include U.S. and, to a lesser extent, international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial and power operators; and EPC companies. The Company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and its primary operating facilities are located in Houma, Louisiana.
About the Role

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.


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.


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Key Skills
Scaffold BuildingSteel Pipe FittingBlueprint ComplianceHand Tool ProficiencySafety Procedure AdherenceLifting And PositioningPhysical StaminaVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Categories
TradesConstructionEnergyManufacturing
Benefits
Earned Wage AccessHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) With Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Information
๐Ÿ“‹Core Responsibilities
The Offshore Scaffold Builder is responsible for erecting and dismantling scaffolding to provide safe work platforms for steel structure fabrication. This includes fitting steel pipes, support braces, and clamps while adhering to ISO and Quality Control standards.
๐Ÿ“‹Job Type
full time
๐Ÿ“ŠExperience Level
2-5
๐Ÿ’ผCompany Size
370
๐Ÿ“ŠVisa Sponsorship
No
๐Ÿ’ผLanguage
English
๐ŸขWorking Hours
40 hours
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