Scaffolding Supervisor

About the role

IDEA is a multidisciplinary engineering firm, with more than 300 professionals and a strong presence at both national and international levels. We carry out cutting-edge projects in more than 26 countries, consolidating ourselves as one of the main benchmarks in the Oil&Gas, Industrial, and Energy sectors.

Much more than an engineering firm, at IDEA we are pioneers in the search for and creation of innovative solutions for Industry 4.0. We offer a wide range of services, from Detailed Engineering and EPC projects, through our Electrical Grid distribution areas and Outsourcing services, to our Architecture services or our Digital Twins from the Digital Transformation area.

From our Recruitment & Outsourcing team, we help large companies (mostly belonging to the IBEX 35) to find the best talent for their projects, both nationally and internationally.

We are looking to hire a SCAFFOLDING SUPERVISOR to participate in an industrial shutdown.

What you'll do

• Perform regular inspections to ensure that scaffolding is in good condition and complies with safety standards.
• Supervise the assembly of scaffolding according to manufacturer specifications and safety procedures.
• Provide training to workers on how to use scaffolding safely.
• Ensure that workers have the necessary permits according to local regulations.
• Guarantee compliance with local and national safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the construction or maintenance team to plan the safe and efficient use of scaffolding.
• Identify and assess risks related to scaffolding and take measures to minimize them.
• Remain at the workplace to supervise the safe use of scaffolding.
• Maintain constant communication with workers regarding changes in safety conditions or procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, training, and scaffolding-related activities for regulatory compliance and future reference.

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial scaffolding assembly.
• Demonstrable experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, thermal power plant, or industrial process facility shutdowns.
• Advanced knowledge of multi-directional scaffolding, tube and clamp, ties, bracing, supports, cantilevers, and load ratings.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, calculation notes, and Assembly, Use, and Disassembly Plans.
• Specific training in scaffolding assembly and supervision.
• Basic Level OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) training.
• Current training in working at heights and fall arrest systems.

Nice to have

• Accredited training as a Scaffolding Inspector.
• Previous experience in Repsol complexes or other large companies in the energy sector.
• Training in ATEX, confined spaces, chemical risks, H₂S, and work permits.
• Experience in managing large teams and subcontractors.
• Technical English.
• Knowledge of planning and progress control tools.

What you'll get

• Project date: start in March.
• Contract through IDEA.
• Location: Cartagena
• Competitive salary, according to experience and knowledge.