Scaffold Superintendent---Must be local to Lafayette/Youngsville, LA
About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company's success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.
A Scaffold Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the planning, erection, and dismantling of scaffolding on construction sites, ensuring safety and project timelines are met. Key responsibilities include supervising crews, conducting safety inspections, managing materials and equipment, coordinating with other trades, and ensuring work adheres to all standards and regulations. This leadership role requires strong organizational, technical, and safety management skills.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding scaffold-related work and project needs. • Perform behavior-based safety observations to promote safe work practices. • Lead the scaffold crew and report directly to the MISTRAS' Scaffold Operations Managers or Scaffold Project Manager. • Provide onsite supervision and handle required documentation such as signoffs, work permits, pickup tickets, JSEAs, and safety plans. • Work hands-on with tools when requested by the Scaffold Operations Manager or Project Manager. • Oversee and control scaffold material inventories for each project site. • Coordinate the timely delivery and return of scaffold materials to support erection and dismantling activities. • Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Scaffold Operations Manager or Project Manager. • Direct and support teams in erecting and dismantling various access systems, including but not limited to system scaffolding (e.g., Pinlock) and tube-and-clamp scaffolds. • Conduct daily scaffold inspections as the Competent Person, verify material condition, and perform minor equipment maintenance to ensure safe use. • Work at elevated heights that may exceed 200', as well as in tight or restricted areas. • Perform tasks in areas located above open water for offshore assignments. • Support construction teams with a range of duties, including but not limited to: o Rigging loads and assisting with general construction activities. o Assisting crane operators with equipment and material movement on the platform. o Coordinating crane operations to move materials to work areas, including proper rigging with slings, cables, and related gear. o Working at elevated heights that may exceed 200' and operating within restrictive areas.