Scaffold Builder/Carpenter

Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair is currently seeking scaffold builders for our Galveston shipyard. 
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Project Details

• 4 months 
• Working six (6) days a week, 10hrs a day up to seven (7) days a week, 10hrs a day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Site inspection and layout of areas that require scaffolding. 

1. Knowledge of OSHA Regulations 

1. Scaffold safety. 

1. Knowledge of tube and clamp, pin lock, cup lock scaffolds construction 

1. Knowledge of system scaffolds 

1. Must have own scaffolding tools. Such as ratchets, sockets, wrenches, hammers. 

1. Proper access and egress requirements and practices 

1. Working knowledge of rigging hardware and procedures

1. The ability to work under extreme weather conditions, hot/cold. 

1. Ability to follow scaffold building instructions that pertain to design, location, and review scaffolding projects per client and/or project specific demands. 

1. Ability to communicate effectively with scaffolding crew, and other depts. on projects. 

1. Ability to Acquire and Maintain a government I.D. 

1. Ability to communicate effectively with production. 

Required Education & Experience: 

1. High School Graduate/Equivalent. 

1. Minimum of 2 Years Scaffolding/carpentry experience. 

1. Knowledge of erecting and inspecting scaffolds, certified Scaffold Competent person is preferred. 

1. Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred. 

1. NCCER Certificate Holder, preferred.

Working Conditions: 

1. Field work in Shop or Shipyard or on field location as required. 

1. Capable of working at heights and inside confined spaces. 

1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.

1. Must wear hearing, eye, and head proteciton.

1. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

1. Working with hot and sometimes hazarous materials.

1. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.

1. Confined spaces 

Necessary Equipment Operation: 

1. Working knowledge of Rigging hardware and procedures

Special Skills: 

1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. 

1. Ability to understand and execute work scope directions from Scaffolding Foreman. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.