Job Description
- Responsible for supervising all scaffolding activities on onshore facilities and offshore platforms within oil & gas operations in Brunei
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates daily scaffolding work activities in line with project requirements, drawings, and permits
- Leads and manages scaffolding teams (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 scaffolders) to ensure safe and efficient execution of work
- Ensures all scaffolding structures are erected, modified, and dismantled in compliance with approved standards and engineering specifications
- Reviews scaffolding drawings, work packs, and method statements before execution of work
- Conducts site inspections to ensure scaffolds are safe, stable, properly tagged, and fit for use before handover
- Enforces strict compliance with HSE regulations, including working-at-height procedures and permit-to-work systems
- Identifies hazards, conducts risk assessments, and implements corrective and preventive safety measures
- Coordinates with clients, engineers, and other trade supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and minimal operational disruption
- Ensures proper allocation, use, and control of scaffolding materials, tools, and equipment
- Provides leadership, mentoring, and competency development for scaffolding personnel on site
- Conducts toolbox talks, safety briefings, and daily work planning meetings
- Monitors workforce performance, productivity, and adherence to safety and quality standards
- Ensures compliance with offshore safety requirements including emergency response procedures and survival protocols
- Works closely with shutdown/turnaround teams to deliver scaffolding support within tight schedules
- Verifies scaffold tagging systems and approves scaffolding handover documentation where authorized
- Reports progress, issues, and safety concerns to project management and site leadership
- Ensures compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements at all times
- Works in both onshore industrial sites and offshore oil and gas platforms, including rotational offshore assignments when required
Other Requirements
- Proven experience as an Advanced Scaffolder (Level 3) or Scaffolding Foreman in oil & gas or heavy industrial projects- Recognized scaffolding supervisor qualification or competency certification (industry approved)
- Strong offshore experience is highly preferred for offshore supervisory roles
- Must be medically fit for offshore and onshore industrial work environments
- Valid offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET/FOET, HUET if required)
- Offshore medical fitness certificate (for offshore assignments)
- Strong leadership track record in supervising scaffolding teams and managing site operations
- Ability to work under pressure during shutdowns, turnarounds, and critical project deadlines
- Willingness to work rotational offshore schedules (e.g., 14/14 or 28/28 depending on project)
- Strong commitment to HSE leadership and enforcement of safety standards on site
- Ability to coordinate with clients, engineers, and multiple discipline teams effectively
- Strong communication and reporting skills for site progress and safety documentation
- Experience in toolbox talks, permit-to-work systems, and site safety audits
- Ability to manage manpower, materials, and productivity efficiently on site
- Adaptability to harsh offshore conditions and physically demanding environments
- Commitment to continuous professional development and competency upgrading
- Ability to pass company/client trade tests, competency assessments, and site interviews
Skills
- Good Communication Skill
- Supervisory Skill
- Decision-making skills
- strong leadership
- HSE awareness
- scaffold inspection
- scaffolding knowledge
- thorough understanding
- plan and coordinate activities
- strong organization skill
- reporting skill
Education
- Diploma/National Diploma
Job Information
Experience
5-10
