The Offshore Construction Fitter is responsible for fitting, assembling, modifying, repairing, and installing structural steel, piping supports, equipment supports, handrails, grating, and other components associated with offshore construction, maintenance, and fabrication activities.
This position works as part of an offshore construction crew and must be capable of safely performing layout, measurement, cutting, fitting, and preparation of materials in accordance with drawings, specifications, job requirements, and applicable safety standards. The Fitter works closely with welders, riggers, crane operators, and other construction personnel to complete projects safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and interpret construction drawings, structural drawings, sketches, blueprints, and specifications.
- Perform accurate measurements, layouts, and material preparation for offshore construction projects.
- Fit structural steel components including beams, channels, angles, plates, braces, supports, and other fabricated assemblies.
- Fit and install handrails, stairs, ladders, grating, equipment supports, pipe supports, and other platform components.
- Measure, mark, cut, bevel, grind, and prepare materials for welding and installation.
- Align and fit components to the proper dimensions, elevations, and tolerances before welding.
- Perform tack welding when qualified and authorized.
- Assist welders with material preparation, positioning, alignment, and fit-up.
- Identify proper materials and verify dimensions before fabrication or installation.
- Perform modifications and repairs to existing offshore structures and equipment supports.
- Assist with demolition, removal, and replacement of structural components when required.
- Work closely with riggers and crane operators during material handling and installation activities.
- Properly use hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting equipment, come-alongs, chain falls, and other construction equipment.
- Inspect completed fit-up to ensure proper alignment and compliance with drawings and job specifications.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
- Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs/JHAs), toolbox meetings, and pre-job safety meetings.
- Follow all company, customer, and offshore facility safety policies and procedures.
- Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall-protection equipment.
- Recognize and report unsafe conditions, equipment deficiencies, or potential hazards.
- Assist other members of the construction crew as necessary to safely complete assigned projects.
- Perform additional offshore construction and maintenance duties as assigned by supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience as a structural fitter, construction fitter, ship fitter, or offshore fitter preferred.
- Offshore construction or oil and gas platform experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and understand structural drawings, fabrication drawings, measurements, and construction specifications.
- Ability to accurately use tape measures, squares, levels, and other layout tools.
- Knowledge of structural steel fitting, cutting, grinding, beveling, and fabrication techniques.
- Working knowledge of offshore construction tools and equipment.
- Ability to identify common structural materials and components.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew in an offshore environment.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety.
Certifications / Training
Depending on the project and customer requirements, the employee may be required to maintain:
- TWIC Card
- SafeGulf and/or SafeLand
- Water Survival / HUET
- Offshore Orientation
- Fall Protection
- Basic Rigging
- Confined Space Training
- H2S Training
- First Aid / CPR
- Customer-specific offshore safety training
- Additional certifications as required by the project or facility
Physical Requirements
The Offshore Construction Fitter must be physically capable of performing construction activities in an offshore environment, including:
- Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and platform structures.
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working in confined or restricted areas.
- Working at elevated heights while properly utilizing fall-protection equipment.
- Working around moving equipment, cranes, rigging operations, and active construction areas.
- Wearing required PPE for extended periods.
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, wind, rain, and other offshore environmental conditions.