Refractory Works Supervisor

Location: Lerdo

Role Overview    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       Supervise daily refractory activities on site
Ensure work follows:
approved procedures
safety requirements
quality standards

Monitor productivity and resolve issues in real time
Manage material handling, including temperature-sensitive materials
Planning & Control       Plan daily and weekly activities
Maintain a 4-week lookahead schedule
Ensure availability of:
materials
equipment
workforce

Monitor installation productivity and take corrective actions
Provide input on progress, manpower, and costs
Team & Subcontractor Management       Assign daily tasks to crews
Lead pre-job briefings (safety + quality focus)
Supervise subcontractors at the work front
Act as main point of contact for field teams
Quality & Compliance       Ensure compliance with API standards (936, 560, 975, 982)
Monitor:
installation quality
inspections and tests
documentation and as-built data

Control curing and dry-out processes
Ensure correct placement of monitoring equipment
Interfaces & Reporting       Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, welding, scaffolding)
Report daily to the Refractory Installation Manager
Support daily reporting and anticipate site issues
HSE (Safety)       Enforce strict safety practices on site
Conduct HSE inspections and intervene when needed
Ensure proper PPE usage
Verify lifting operations compliance
Requirements     Education       Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related
Extensive field experience may substitute formal education
Experience       Minimum 5 years in refractory works
At least 2 years in a supervisory role
Strong experience with:
furnaces
reformers
reactors

Technical Skills       Expertise in:
castables
gunning materials
firebrick installation

Ability to read refractory drawings and expansion joints
Strong knowledge of API 936 and related standards
Languages       English (mandatory)
Spanish (highly beneficial)
Other languages are a plus
Soft Skills       Strong field leadership
Clear communication with crews
Problem-solving under pressure
Ability to manage diverse teams

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

What They Offer       International project exposure
Multicultural environment
Continuous training
Competitive salary & benefits
Quick Take       Strongly field-oriented, hands-on role
Focused on supervision rather than management
Ideal for specialists in refractory installation
High technical depth but limited strategic scope