Offshore Fitter

Key Responsibilities

• Figure material take-offs on drawings for required cut lengths.
• Use pipe cutting machine, or if unavailable, use beveling machine to cut pipe to required length.
• Communicate with helper/rigger to identify needed material or equipment for each task.
• Align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and heavy hammers.
• Mark reference points on floor or face block and transpose them to workpiece using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.
• Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Straighten warped or bent parts using sledge, hand torch, straightening press, and push-pull methods.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torch.
• Examine blueprints and plan work sequence, applying knowledge of geometry, weld shrinkage, machining, and metal thickness.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment using welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Label all information on pipe before cutting; transfer item numbers onto cut sheet and carry them over to drop pipe.
• Inspect and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Ascend/descend stairwells frequently with or without tools and equipment.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair per specifications.
• Read and understand blueprints and ISOs.
• Demolish and install handrails and grating on platform.
• Note pre-weld dimensions on fitter drawings.
• Verify all measurements, checking for square and level before releasing to welder.
• Hang and swing on vertical rope to/from platform and boat (potential rough seas/wind).
• Ensure all fabricated items are tagged with the correct job number, customer name, and piece number.
• Climb and work from heights.
• Pull tools and equipment up/down to workstations or areas.
• Show up to work on time and as scheduled.
• Inspect all equipment daily (torch, torch hoses, grinder, levels, tapes, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by sweeping as needed.
• Complete and discuss a thorough Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) prior to each task.

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years minimum experience in fitting (piping, vessel, and structural) fabrication.
• Minimum of 2 years recent offshore construction experience.
• Most recent offshore experience within the last 4 years.
• Ability to read and interpret ISOs and blueprints.
• Familiarity with offshore emergency response, escape procedures, and water survival skills.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
• Clearly communicate these goals through direct reports, while coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to enhance personal coaching and mentoring effectiveness and demonstrate ownership in the successful implementation of HSE programs.