RusselSmith Group is a company created to to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.
RusselSmith Group is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Scaffolder
Location: Offshore, Nigeria
Job Code: HRG-P-1020
Functional area: Project Engineering

Job Description


  • Work in team and ensure strict adherence to safety standards.
  • Use a variety of hand tools and safety equipment to erect scaffolding, including swivel spanners, spirit-levels, harnesses and hoists.
  • Unloading scaffolding equipment at the site setting down base plates on the ground at regular intervals (these stop the upright poles slipping)
  • Putting up the scaffolding poles (standards) and fixing the horizontal tubes (ledgers) to them with couples
  • Fixing the scaffolding to the building or structure to make it more stable, using short ‘tie tubes’
  • Laying planks (battens) across the scaffolding for workers to walk on
  • Fixing guard rails and safety netting
  • Taking down the scaffolding after a job is finished.
  • Adhere to target and progress reports.
  • Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Skills Required

  • Minimum Part 2 CISRS Basic Scaffolder
  • Valid BOSIET or HUET Offshore Certification
  • Full UKOOA Medical
  • MIST: Minimum Industry Standards Training
  • Offshore experience is desirable.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Committed to delivering a timely and professional service to clients.
  • Knowledge and Adherence to safety rules and regulations
  • BOSIET/HUET Certification
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good housekeeping standards

Educational Qualification

  • Possess CITB Advanced Scaffolder or NVQ Level 3 training certification.
  • Years of experience 2-5

Physical demands of the job

  • Ability to communicate orally with management, and other co-workers.
  • Sittig for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations and to receive ordinary information.
  • Heavy lifting is expected.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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