Scaffolding Inspector (Offshore Oil & Gas LNG Production)

Powering the Future of LNG Through World-Class Offshore Talent Oil & Gas company Middle East-Qatar is inviting experienced offshore professionals to be part of a large-scale Offshore Compression Project. This project requires a wide range of technical, operational, engineering, and support roles to ensure safe, efficient, and world-class offshore operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious LNG offshore developments globally.

Job Category: Offshore – Oil Gas production

Country Location: Middle East Qatar

Contract Scheme: Direct hire employment

Duty Cycle: 28 days on – 28 days off

Nationality: Applicable for: Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar and South Africa Countries

Health Condition: Fit to work and maximum age 45 years old

General Requirements (All Positions)

• Mandatory offshore experience
• High school diploma for non-senior roles
• Job-specific vocational training for non-senior positions
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for senior and leadership roles
• Ability to work in a high-risk offshore environment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with operational procedures

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar

Job Description: Scaffolding Inspector (Offshore Oil & Gas / LNG Production)

Position Overview

The Scaffolding Inspector is responsible for inspecting, certifying, and ensuring the safety and compliance of scaffolding structures used in offshore oil, gas, and LNG production facilities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high safety standards, supporting maintenance and construction activities, and ensuring scaffolding integrity in challenging offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Certification: Conduct thorough inspections of scaffolding structures to verify compliance with safety standards and issue permits for use.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure scaffolding erection, modification, and dismantling meet HSE regulations, offshore safety protocols, and company procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and scaffolding activities.
• Risk Assessment: Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and ensure scaffolds are safe for personnel use.
• Coordination: Work closely with scaffolding supervisors, construction teams, and offshore operations to support project requirements.
• Training & Guidance: Provide technical advice and guidance to scaffolders on safe practices and proper erection methods.
• Emergency Support: Inspect and certify scaffolding structures required for urgent maintenance or shutdown activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma or technical certification in construction, engineering, or scaffolding.
• Experience: 5+ years in scaffolding, with at least 2 years in inspection roles within offshore oil & gas or LNG operations.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of scaffolding systems (tube & fitting, modular), load calculations, and offshore standards.
• Certifications: Offshore survival training (BOSIET/T-BOSIET, HUET), H2S awareness, CISRS/SAF Scaffolding Inspector certification preferred.
• Skills: Attention to detail, safety awareness, communication, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Offshore rotational schedule 28/28.
• Exposure to remote and challenging environments.
• Strict adherence to offshore safety and emergency protocols.