A Scaffolding Supervisor is responsible for planning, supervising, and ensuring the safe erection, inspection, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding used on construction, oil & gas, and industrial projects.
Typical Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise scaffolders during erection, alteration, and dismantling of scaffolds.
- Ensure all scaffolding work complies with safety regulations, company procedures, and project requirements.
- Inspect scaffolds before use and after any modifications.
- Coordinate with engineers, construction supervisors, and safety officers.
- Conduct toolbox talks and ensure workers use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Prepare work schedules and assign tasks to scaffold crews.
- Maintain inspection records and scaffold tags.
- Stop unsafe work and report hazards immediately.
Requirements
- Experience supervising scaffolding crews (often 3–5+ years, depending on the employer).
- Good knowledge of scaffolding standards and safe work practices.
- Ability to read scaffold drawings and work plans.
- Leadership and communication skills.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, especially in oil & gas projects.
Preferred Certifications
- Scaffolding Supervisor certification (such as CISRS or an equivalent recognized certification).
- Safety training (e.g., OSHA or equivalent).
- First Aid certification (preferred by some employers).
Common Workplaces
- Oil & gas plants
- Refineries
- Petrochemical facilities
- Construction sites
- Power plants
- Industrial maintenance projects
For a company like HEISCO in Saudi Arabia, a Scaffolding Supervisor is typically expected to oversee scaffold operations on large industrial and oil & gas projects while ensuring compliance with client safety standards (such as Saudi Aramco requirements, where applicable).
