Job Description

Main Purpose

The Structural Fitter is required and / or assigned to fabricate iron and steel structures in accordance with contract / job specifications, quality assurance requirements, fitting procedures and established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / Quality Control (QC) program standards

Essential Functions

• Measure, cut, fit and / or install iron and steel braces, beams, plates and pipe in accordance to blueprint and job specifications schedules
• Follow fitting procedures and principles used in the fabrication of offshore jackets, decks and production facilities
• Interpret blueprint and specifications schedules
• Perform mathematical calculations, including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, angles etc.
• Utilize cutting torches, measuring tapes, calculators, levels, man-lifts and / or high-reach equipment, welding machines, chipping hammers, pressure chippers, power grinders etc.
• Follow written and / or verbal instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform job duties in a safe and efficeint manner
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

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)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Carrying, lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements

• 2+ years experience in fitting
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a written and practical fitter test
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience/Training

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
  

Tools and Equipment Used

• Cutting torches, measuring tapes, calculators, levels, man-lifts and / or high-reach equipment, welding machines, chipping hammers, pressure chippers, power grinders 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 will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

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.