Offshore scaffolding is used on oil platforms for construction, maintenance, and repair operations. Scaffolding crews construct and maintain the structure, ensuring it can handle weight and is safe for workers. Experience in onshore scaffolding and safety certifications may be required.
Offshore scaffolding is a form of scaffolding used on offshore oil platforms to allow workers access to various areas of the platform for construction, drilling, maintenance and repair operations. Suppliers of this product can offer both scaffolding construction components and experienced scaffolding crews to install, maintain and lower it when it is no longer needed. This type of oil and gas job typically requires previous experience and in some cases may also require certification to work at extreme heights.
Scaffolding provides temporary support for personnel and equipment for tasks such as construction and maintenance. When an offshore rig is being built, scaffolding is needed for support while workers create the design. Once a rig is finished, the installation of offshore scaffolding may be periodically required for tasks such as cleaning, painting, replacing worn components and inspecting parts of the rig that cannot be reached by walkways and platforms fixed.
An offshore scaffolding team can assess the needs of a drilling rig, construct proper scaffolding, and ensure it remains in good condition during use. They may need to work in safety harnesses due to the height of the rigging and also make sure the scaffolding is rated for the potential weight it can handle. They work with a variety of metals, woods and engineering plastics to create the structure and add decking to make it easier to move around.
Crew members can work for an oil company or a scaffolding contractor. Pay can vary, but can be high due to the large amount of time spent away from home and the potential dangers of the job. Scaffolding crews may need to travel for extended periods to access remote platforms with complex offshore scaffolding needs. Like other oil and gas workers, they may receive benefits such as paid position, shore leave near a drilling location, and travel vouchers, depending on the company and level of seniority.
To work on offshore scaffolding, people usually need experience with onshore scaffolding. This may include experience in a variety of areas within the construction industry, although industrial construction skills may be preferred. If the facility is high enough and regional laws apply, people working at great heights may need safety certifications. Completing a safety class will allow a worker to perform rigging at significant heights and supervise colleagues on the job.
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