Construction Superintendent (Scaffolding)

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Construction Superintendent (Scaffolding) for an oil & gas operator in Qatar. The role covers onshore site-based scaffolding supervision with a focus on safety and compliance across offshore and onshore scopes.

Responsibilities include auditing scaffolding systems, risk assessments, and resolving on-site issues, while monitoring contractor competency and leading incident investigations to improve SHES performance.

Qualifications

• CISRS Level III or ECITB Advance Level qualification.
• 12+ years in oil and gas operations, including 5+ years in a senior supervising role.
• Ability to review engineered scaffolding designs and apply NASC TG20.
• Knowledge of LNG operating standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Audit the project ScafTag system and monitor contractor scaffolding programs.
• Support risk screening and formal risk assessment related to scaffolding erection.
• Act as on-site focal point for resolution of scaffolding issues.
• Monitor the skills development of contractor/sub-contractor scaffolding personnel.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and share lessons learned.
• Establish strong SHE&S networks across project teams and ensure effective communication of best practices.
• Plan and implement field strategies to monitor safety campaigns and hazard management on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Coordination

Teamwork

English

Project supervision

Education

CISRS Level III or ECITB Advance Level

Job description

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

Role

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Construction Superintendent (Scaffolding) specialising in offshore compression. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis 6-days per week / 10 hours per day. Please see details below:

Title: Construction Superintendent (Scaffolding)

Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)

Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)

Location: Onshore (site based), Qatar

Working Schedule: 6-days per week / 10 hours per day

Job Purpose

Review and assure Onshore and Offshore Projects scaffolding scope in compliance with governing standards, procedures and best industry practices. Implement effective site observation and intervention program ensuring safe and effective execution of scaffolding works.

Job Context &Major Challenge(s)

Erection, maintenance and dismantling of complex engineered scaffolding structures onshore and offshore are integral part of the construction process with considerable impact on Project schedule and SHES performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Reports to: Lifting Operations Division Manager (MP & NFPS)
• Audit the project ScafTag System; Monitors and audits the EPC Contactor and its sub-contractors scaffolding program including training assessment for compliance to NFE Project requirements. Addresses Working at Height issues
• Provide input to EPC Contractor's Scaffolding Contractors' and Sub-contractors' pre-qualification program which includes qualification visits and audits of related policies, procedures and training, and competency management systems.
• Support PMTs on Risk Screening and Formal Risk Assessment related to scaffolding erection (greenfield and brownfield scopes).
• Provide Onshore PMT focal point for resolution of scaffolding problem/ issues on site.
• Monitor the skills development of Contractor / Sub-contractor scaffolding personnel.
• Assist in strategy development to capitalize on trends identified from SHE&S data. Participates and / or leads incident investigations as required.
• Establish strong SHE&S networks across all contracting levels of the project
• Introduce and manage effective communications protocols to share relevant lessons learned and best practices for consistent implementation among MP/NFPS Projects Teams
• Demonstrate a strong leadership commitment through the support of tangible Contractor safety practices that will be utilized during each phase of the project.
• Plan and implements field strategies to monitor the effectiveness of Onshore Project safety campaigns and hazard management programs through personal leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

CISRS Level III or ECITB Advance Level

Knowledge And/or Experience

• Minimum 12 (twelve) years diversified oil and gas operations experience, out of which 5 (five) years spent as senior supervisor.
• Ability to review engineered scaffolding designs.
• Comprehensive understanding of NASC Technical Guidance TG20.
• Knowledge of LNG Operating Standards & Procedures is advantageous.

Technical And Business Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and follow-up skills.
• Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications.
• Effective communication skills, collaborative mindset.
• Effective coordination and interface skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.