Scaffold Technician II – WNS & Kuparuk – Mechanical Group

JOB SUMMARY

The Scaffold Technician II is responsible for the safe erection, modification, inspection, and dismantling of scaffolding systems of various types and sizes in support of field operations. This role requires a skilled, journeyman-level scaffolder with a minimum of three years of apprenticeship experience and demonstrated competency in all phases of scaffold work, including understanding scaffold load ratings and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Working closely with supervisors, leads, and personnel from multiple crafts, the Scaffold Technician II assists with work planning and execution to support efficient project operations. As part of a multi-craft team, this position may also provide support for bolt‑up, insulation, and other maintenance or construction activities as needed.

This position is primarily based in Kuparuk and serves as a shared resource with Alpine. Travel and work assignments in the Alpine field may be required based on operational needs. Day and night shift work may be required.

• Must demonstrate and promote safe work practices and adhere to company and client safety policies and procedures for work performed, including proper hazard recognition and mitigation of task and accept accountability for safe work practices.
• Participate in all AES and CPAI safety processes.
• Must be familiar with working inside a live Oil & Gas process facility and on active drilling well pads.
• Must help plan and execute the erection and dismantling of various types of systems scaffolds.
• Must support crafts including, but not limited to mechanical, piping, structural, insulation, instrumentation, corrosion inspection, facility, and operations.
• Must be able to interpret P&, ISO’s and Mechanical drawings, and design scaffolds accordingly.
• Must understand the best practice and safe practice uses for working with hand tools, power tools, electric and pneumatic tools.
• Must work in extreme conditions to include heights, heat /cold and remote location.
• Must effectively coordinate personnel, equipment, tools, and material needs to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and wear respirators.
• Must be willing to learn and perform duties outside their normal craft.
• Must ensure crews are conducting their work in a safe manner.
• Ensure that there is good communication taking place.
• Be able and willing to make decisions about daily tasks and give other crew members directions.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and in weekly safety meetings.
• Encourage workers to maintain a safe, positive, and productive attitude.
• Be willing to report status of current projects, participate and add input to work related projects.
• Required to prepare and process various types of documentation including permits.
• Must be willing to work up to 18 hour shifts on random occasions.
• Be willing and able to work the day shift and night shift as needed and arrive at work on time daily, shifts run from 6:00 to 6:00, on some occasions longer.
• Building “Hooches” is part of this job responsibility.
• Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures.
• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid (U.S issued) Driver’s License is required.
• A North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) safety training certification is required.
• The ability to work 80.5 hours a week on a 2×2 or 3×3 rotation in Kuparuk and/or Alpine is required.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Scaffold Technician II or Scaffold Builder II is required.
• A Scaffold Builder certification is required.
• A Scaffold Training Institute (STI) certification or equivalent is required.
• Completion of OSHA Fall Protection training is required.
• An OSHA Fall Protection certification is required.

• Five (5) or more years of experience working as a Scaffold Technician specifically in the Petrochemical or Oil and Gas industry, on the North Slope,…