Job Description

Responsible for the direct supervision and execution of refractory installation works in large-scale industrial projects (ammonia, methanol, petrochemical).

This is a hands-on field supervision role, focused on daily crew management, installation quality, and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision

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  Supervise daily refractory activities on site
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  Ensure work follows:
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    approved procedures
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    safety requirements
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    quality standards
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  Monitor productivity and resolve issues in real time
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  Manage material handling, including temperature-sensitive materials

Planning & Control

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  Plan daily and weekly activities
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  Maintain a 4-week lookahead schedule
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  Ensure availability of:
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    materials
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    equipment
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    workforce
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  Monitor installation productivity and take corrective actions
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  Provide input on progress, manpower, and costs

Team & Subcontractor Management

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  Assign daily tasks to crews
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  Lead pre-job briefings (safety + quality focus)
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  Supervise subcontractors at the work front
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  Act as main point of contact for field teams

Quality & Compliance

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  Ensure compliance with API standards (936, 560, 975, 982)
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  Monitor:
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    installation quality
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    inspections and tests
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    documentation and as-built data
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  Control curing and dry-out processes
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  Ensure correct placement of monitoring equipment

Interfaces & Reporting

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  Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, welding, scaffolding)
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  Report daily to the Refractory Installation Manager
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  Support daily reporting and anticipate site issues

HSE (Safety)

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  Enforce strict safety practices on site
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  Conduct HSE inspections and intervene when needed
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  Ensure proper PPE usage
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  Verify lifting operations compliance

Requirements

Education

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  Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related
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  Extensive field experience may substitute formal education

Experience

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  Minimum 5 years in refractory works
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  At least 2 years in a supervisory role
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  Strong experience with:
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    furnaces
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    reformers
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    reactors

Technical Skills

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  Expertise in:
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    castables
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    gunning materials
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    firebrick installation
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  Ability to read refractory drawings and expansion joints
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  Strong knowledge of API 936 and related standards

Languages

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  English (mandatory)
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  Spanish (highly beneficial)
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  Other languages are a plus

Soft Skills

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  Strong field leadership
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  Clear communication with crews
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  Problem-solving under pressure
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  Ability to manage diverse teams

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to work on-site in demanding conditions
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  Comfortable with:
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    scaffolding
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    confined spaces (furnaces, vessels)

What They Offer

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  International project exposure
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  Multicultural environment
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  Continuous training
• Competitive salary & benefits

Quick Take

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  Strongly field-oriented, hands-on role
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  Focused on supervision rather than management
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  Ideal for specialists in refractory installation
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  High technical depth but limited strategic scope