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Principle Scaffolding Specialist

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Salary
Not disclosed
Job type
Full time
Location
Basra
Deadline
Sep 23, 2026

KBR is seeking a Principle Scaffolding Specialist for a 28/28 rotational role in Basra to supervise and direct scaffolding operations across project sites. Candidates need at least 10 years of scaffolding experience in oil and gas or heavy industry and relevant CISRS certifications.

About the job

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Working hours

  • KBR is seeking a Principle Scaffolding Specialist for a rotational 28/28 position based in Iraq.

Responsibilities

  • To lead, supervise, and coordinate all scaffolding operations across KBR-EPCM-managed project sites, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, CISRS standards, OSHA regulations, and client safety expectations. Acts as the technical authority for all scaffolding works, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with industry best practices.
  • Ensure full implementation of the approved scaffolding procedure across all KBR-EPCM project sites.
  • Review and approve scaffolding method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work documents.
  • Supervise scaffolding activities to ensure compliance with CISRS and OSHA standards, as well as KBR-EPCM-specific requirements.
  • Lead and monitor daily scaffolding operations, including erection, modification, inspection, and dismantling.
  • Verify the competency and certification of all scaffold team members; ensure continuous compliance with CISRS standards.
  • Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure scaffolding works are executed safely and aligned with the construction schedule.
  • Act as the focal point for all scaffolding-related issues within the KBR-EPCM scope of work.
  • Conduct regular scaffold inspections, compliance checks, and safety audits.
  • Maintain detailed records, inspection logs, and ensure full traceability of scaffolding activities.
  • Enhancing construction safety by minimizing on-site exposure through modularization, standardization, and maximizing off-site construction.

Requirements

  • CISRS Advanced Scaffolder
  • CISRS Scaffold Inspector
  • CISRS Scaffold Supervisor
  • Minimum 10 years of scaffolding experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial projects, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong working knowledge of international scaffolding standards (CISRS, OSHA, BS EN 12811).
  • Prior experience with EPCM projects under KBR or similar organizations is highly preferred.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills

  • CISRS Advanced Scaffolder
  • CISRS Scaffold Inspector
  • CISRS Scaffold Supervisor
  • OSHA
  • BS EN 12811

Details

Profession
Scaffolding Specialist
Category
Trades & Labour
Experience
Lead · 10+ years

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