Rigging Jobs – Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

.. Offshore Scaffolder

Oil Rid Scaffolder earn around $58,000 per year and are not tied to any particular rig, but work on contractual basis through their company of employment.  Oil rigs require staff to operate at various heights and scaffolding as well as platforms need to be constructed by professional crews.  This is the job of the oil rig scaffolders.  Safety is the primary concern of a oil rig scaffolder and their main responsibilities and duties will include:-

•    Designing and constructing of scaffolds
•    Building of other oil related projects as needed

Qualifications for this position include:-

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1.    Knowledge of the offshore drilling regulations
2.    Understanding of all materials used in the construction of scaffolding and
3.    Knowledge of the standard requirements for installation of scaffolding and platforms.

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Most oil rig scaffolders work as a team and will supervise an on site rig team.  Training for this entry level position is on the job and obviously requires a comfort with heights.  Scaffolding supervisor is the natural progression and will involve co-ordinating a team.  Positions as oil rig scaffolders are reliant on the industry growth.  In time of boom, there is a huge demand in this field, but during a recession or limited growth, this is one of the first positions to feel the crunch.

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