Main Purpose:

To perform job functions required and assigned in iron fabrication as steel structures per the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Fitting Functions:

Study engineering drawings to determine materials requirements and task sequences
Read and interpret blueprint and specifications
Perform mathematical calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, angles, etc.
Measure, cut, fit, and install structural/pipe plate, pipe material, beams, plate, pipe, etc., per blueprint and job specifications
Locate and mark workpiece from drawings cutting lines, checking for material thickness, welding shrinkage, and other component specifications
Straighten warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, and straightening procedures
Follow fitting procedures and principles used in fabricating offshore jackets, decks, heliports, production facilities, etc.
Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools
Lays out and installs piping, equipment, and other mechanical systems in compliance with construction drawings and specifications
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications using squares and measuring tapes
Know how to pull coordinates to find pipes and get measurements
Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Essential Welding Functions:

Set and operate welding machine for applicable welding processes
Perform welding processes assigned for structural, pipe, and welding projects
Pass required welding test per AWS D1.1 latest edition, ASME section IX, and API 1104
Maintain quality of welding that can pass NDT testing procedures
Perform welding assignments safely and efficiently, always practicing safety
Operate appropriate hand tools (chipping hammers, grinders, etc.)
Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and other alloys
Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or any thickness of metals
Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of welding techniques
Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flames
Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of the material
Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural and pipes of various metals and alloys
Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural items
Be able to weld structure (beams, grating, stairways) and pipe
Assist with building a scaffold to access all areas on structure, pipe, or deck
Pull up leads to weld on deck
Transport welding equipment in the yard to the work area
Perform other duties as 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

Offshore Combo Fitting Job Requirements:

5+ years of offshore fitting experience and be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a written and practical pipe fitter or a structural test
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass a background check
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Valid TWIC card

Offshore Combo Welding Job Requirements:

Must pass a practical welding test: WPS 362 6GR SMAW and WPS 419 6G SMAW
2+ years experience in offshore Structural and Pipe Welding
Ability to operate diesel welding machines and trouble shoot
Willing to assist with non-welding duties, like Rigging
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
TWIC card
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education, Training:

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

Fitters must know of and use cutting torches, measuring tapes, calculators, levels, man-lifts, high-reach equipment, welding machines, chipping hammers, pressure chippers, power grinders, etc. Must be able to read and write.
Welders must know and use: welding machines, man lifts, chipping & grinding equipment, cutting torches, welding leads, welding whips, and welding guns.
All appropriate safety equipment used to perform their everyday duties (shields, goggles, hard hats, etc.)

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, 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.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Have you worked offshore in the Gulf of America on an oil and gas platform?
How many months/years have you worked offshore in the Gulf of America? Please make sure to type "months" or "years" behind your number when answering (example: 1 year and 7 months). If none, please type "N/A".
Do you currently have a valid TWIC card?
Do you get sea sick?
Do you have a problem with working at heights between 8 to 25 feet?
Do you know how to swim?
Are you able to work away from home for an extended period of 2-3 weeks per hitch?
Do you have reliable transportation to and from crew changes?
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States?
Crew changes are located in Houma, LA. Are you able to report to this location for each crew change?

Work Location: In person

GULF ISLAND LLC

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