Scaffolders

Whether onshore or off, oil rigs require workers to operate from various heights. In order to be able to work at these heights, oil rigs need scaffolding and platforms built by qualified construction crews known as scaffolders. All rigs require some elements of scaffolding to work from and it is the responsibility of the scaffolder to build them and make sure they met all safety requirements. Their duties can include designing and building of scaffolds for any number or oil related projects. Scaffolders are knowledgeable about standard requirements and materials used in the construction of scaffolds as well as various offshore drilling regulations. Most of a scaffolder's duties are performed on offshore rigs.

It shouldn't need to be said that workers pursuing a career as a scaffolder needs to be comfortable with heights. Scaffolders often work as a team or supervise an existing team on a rig depending on the size of the scaffolding company. Most training for beginning scaffolders is provided on the job and, as with any position in the oil industry, scaffolders can work their way up to a better paying title. As a scaffolding supervisor, you need to be able to coordinate your team and always maintain a level of safety. Scaffolds can be permanent structures or temporary structures that the scaffolders will have to come back and dismantle after the project has been completed.

Oil rig scaffolders do not stay and work at just one particular oil rig. Because of their job duties, they are required to move from one rig to the next depending on locations. Demand for scaffolders is closely tied with the current state of the oil market. During booms in the industry, there is a higher demand for scaffodlers as companies are seeking to build new projects. When the economy is low and companies wish to only concentrate on their existing projects, demand for scaffolders is down. They can earn an annual salary of anywhere from $45,000 to $60,000 a year depending on location and the type of job. Scaffolders are often independent contractors hired by the oil company to complete a required project.

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Wade Bishop said:

im looking for a job

warren welsh said:

hi i am a fully quilfide scaffolder looking for work offshore or onshore really doesnt matter

Edward Kennedy said:

appremtance scaffolder looking for work any location

Elmer Tarcelo said:

hi, for what i have experience im qualified to work on your company. Ihave been in the said industry for almost 8yrs. im a filipino 33yrs old and hard working man. you can contact me through a phone +639057177777. thank you and godbless

John Stevens said:

I am a 43 year old advanced scaffolder' British currently working In Qatar supervising on the Sidra project for Qatar Foundation. Willing to work anywhere for the right price. My experience and sense of humour is massive.

John Stevens said:

Just like a scaffolder forgot to leave my number. 009743198905

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Jason Ornelas said:

i am currently working offshore right now doing scaffolding but im looking for a bigger better deal have alot of offshore construction exp. (demoing platforms to maintenance if you are hiring give me a call 361 425 6560

Louis said:

journeyman scaffolder, over ten thousand hours, mainly in oil refineries, single traveling man, long hours and as little time off as possible. Looking for something steady if the pay and living is ideal. 24 yrs old, also registered carpenter apprentice. Currently in fort McMurray, always willing to travel. 709 638 9897 or 780 972 5768.

stephen Hooper said:

I am a fourth year scaffolder,with tickets.Have tools were travil any were is Canada,if the price is right.Email me at.stevehenry37@hotmail.com.

Ryan Burney said:

Hello, I am a journeyman scaffold builder. I have been building for 5 years mostly refineries and power plants. I am currently working on the north slope in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and looking for better opportunities and long term work. Willing to travel. Also looking for good salary and benefits. If anyone is interested please contact me by email at ryanb306@Gmail.com hoping to go towards Australia but will go where the work is good and pay is right.

Evwibovwe Pleasure said:

I am a competent scaffolder with at list 5years experience and ready to move to anywhere.you can reach me throgh my phone no-07035402606 and my email address is evwibovwep@yahoo.com.thanks for considering me. Pleasure

el khodary said:

hello,I'am El khodary ahmed and i work as scaffolding rigger 4more than 4204800 minutes and i adore this job my tel. no. is : 0020188857245

el khodary said:

my E-mail address is gg_ff_497@yahoo.com

el khodary said:

sorrey i forget

jeffrey said:

Hi, I'm a Scaffolding Formwork Designer more than 3 years and presently working at Abu Dhabi. I'm looking forward to find a better job in Canada especially in my field of expertise. Thank you

RHYAN said:

hi gudday to all of you im rhyan and im a scaffolder for more than 8 yrs and im looking for a job and heres my e-mail add raizen_eragon_15@yahoo.com

jhun abalde said:

hello!,i am a 3 year scaffolder here in riyadh also manufacturing of scaffolds it includes my role as desmantling and erecting of scaffolds ,i almost finish my contarct here in riyadh and i want a fine and good company in any off-shore or land based oil-gas company,i'm a hard working man my age 36 years old physically fit,if your interested in me email me agapito_jhun@yahoo.com,..thnx more power.!

jimmiy grucci said:

looking for off shore scaffold work.26 years ekp in alls scaffold,shoring and hoisting. hoisthead@hotmail.com-386473-0058

kevin brady said:

hi im a scaffolder of over 5 years fully ticketed im trying to get a job offshore could any one help in any way email me on kg1922@hotmail.co.uk cheers

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