A scaffold builder is responsible for building up and breaking down temporary scaffold structures. A person who isn’t afraid to climb, walk, and work at high elevations can succeed in this role. Scaffolds are used in a variety of industries such as construction, entertainment, shipbuilding, mining, utilities, drilling, and more. Scaffold builders are responsible assembling and dismantling scaffolding structures that allow workers to access specific portions of a building to perform needed work. These construction leaders take corrective action to prevent job hazards and keep their team safe from injury. Scaffold builders have flexible schedules and can work part or full time. They often travel to various jobsites and work outdoors in warehouses or on ship ports.
Along with building and breaking down scaffolds, scaffold builders also install ladders, walkways and handrails at a construction site or shipping area using a variety of power tools and lifts. Before building scaffolds, they are responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites, including removing debris and dangerous materials. Next, they unload the scaffolding materials from a truck. These materials typically include the rails, planks and ladders for the scaffold. At this point, scaffold builders check all materials and start creating scaffolds.
Experience in the offshore construction industry with experience in a similar role
Minimum 1 year offshore construction experience on DP construction vessel
High school graduate
Valid certificate in rigging and scaffolding, applicable to company standards
Valid Offshore Medical
BOSIET Training or Equivalent (OPITO approved)
Fluent both in spoken and written English
