SIPA Supervisor (Scaffold / Soft Craft Operations Supervisor)

Austin Bridge & Road • McIntosh, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Austin Industrial is currently seeking an experienced SIPA Supervisor (Scaffold / Soft Craft Operations Supervisor) to support our site operations in McIntosh, AL.  The SIPA Supervisor will oversee daily scaffold, insulation, paint, and asbestos operations, working closely with customer operations and Austin Industrial leadership. This individual will lead crews, coordinate resources, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong emphasis on scaffold supervision
• Background as a Scaffold Supervisor or General Foreman
• Experience in additional SIPA trades including insulation, paint, and asbestos
• Scaffold Competent Person training and certification required
• Journeyman-level experience in applicable soft craft trade(s)
• Strong working knowledge of scaffold systems and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, job packages, and technical documentation
• Proven leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• SAP and KRONOS Experience preferred
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and process controls
• Experience working in a chemical or heavy industrial environment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate plant vehicles
• TWIC Card required
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, including nights, weekends, overtime, and call-ins to support operations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• No sponsorship or visa support available

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Scaffold or Foreman certification preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

• Supervise the construction, use, and dismantling of temporary scaffold structures
• Serve as Scaffold Competent Person, ensuring compliance and safety prior to scaffold use
• Supervise insulation work on buildings, vessels, and pipelines
• Provide oversight of paint and asbestos-related activities as required
• Coordinate work planning, execution, and completion with customer operations
• Lead and mentor craft employees; maintain positive employee and customer relationships
• Ensure work is completed per job packages, safety policies, and quality standards
• Conduct field inspections, safety observations, and crew briefings
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to work activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees