Site Mechanical Engineer – Storage Tanks (API 650 ​/ AWWA D100 ​/ ASME S

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on Site Mechanical Engineer to lead the construction repair and rework of above ground storage tanks both new tank erection and modification repair of existing in‑service and out‑of‑service tanks. The role covers day‑to‑day site execution welding and quality control NDT and testing painting coating insulation cladding supervision and direct interface with the Client and Third‑Party Inspection. The successful candidate will own the technical and quality record of the tank scope raising and closing MIRs and WIRs running inspections against the approved ITP issuing progress reports and preparing replies to Client comments on drawings method statements and quality documents.

This is a lead role for someone who stays organised and decisive under schedule pressure.

• Site Execution
  • Lead the site mechanical team foremen fitters welders riggers scaffolders for tank erection dismantling repair and rework activities
  • Execute new tank construction to API
    650 petroleum petrochemical and AWWAD
    100 welded steel water tanks including bottom laying shell erection jacking or conventional roof structure nozzles appurtenances and internals
  • Plan and supervise rework and repair of existing tanks shell bottom plate replacement annular plate renewal lap‑patch and insert‑plate repairs roof and floating‑roof repairs nozzle re‑pad and re‑rating settlement correction and re‑inspection to API
    653 principles
  • Review IFC drawings isometrics GADs and shop details verify constructability and raise TQs RFIs for any discrepancy before work starts
  • Control plate marking cutting rolling fit‑up alignment roundness plumbness peaking and banding tolerances within code limits
  • Coordinate with civil E I piping and scaffolding disciplines manage material take‑off receipt and site stock to keep the front open
  • Drive daily weekly targets resource loading and look‑ahead schedules to protect the completion date
• Welding Engineering
  • Inspection Verify WPS PQR and WPQ WQT qualification in accordance with ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 where applicable prior to production welding
  • Conduct welder performance qualification testing maintain the welder register continuity records and welder identification stamp control
  • Monitor essential variables in production joint preparation fit‑up gap root gap preheat interpass temperature consumable control baking holding issue and return heat input and welding sequence to control distortion
  • Perform visual weld inspection before during and after welding identify defects issue and track repair maps verify repair welding and re‑inspection
  • Control weld traceability weld maps weld numbering welder‑to‑joint traceability and repair rate monitoring
• Quality Testing
  • Implement and sign off the approved ITP and quality plan for each tank
  • Plan witness and evaluate NDT RT UT MT PT VT vacuum box testing diesel kerosene penetration testing of lap welds and air testing of reinforcing pads
  • Supervise hydrostatic testing fill discharge plan fill rates and hold periods foundation settlement survey readings tank tightness verification and safe dewatering and disposal
  • Verify calibration status of all inspection measuring and test equipment
  • Carry out material verification MTC mill certificate review PMI where specified heat number traceability and marking transfer
  • Raise investigate and close NCRs punch lists and site observations drive root‑cause and corrective action
• Documentation
  • Raise submit and follow through Material Inspection Requests MIR and Work Inspection Requests WIR with the Client and Third‑Party Inspector including scheduling hold witness point notification and closure
  • Prepare and submit method statements ITPs JSAs inspection checklists and test packs for approval
  • Prepare structured technically sound replies to Client and consultant comments on drawings submittals and quality documents track comment status through to code A approval
  • Compile the final QA QC dossier handover package as‑built drawings MTCs welder qualifications weld maps NDT reports hydrotest and settlement records coating and insulation records calibration certificates and release notes
• Progress Reporting
  • Issue daily weekly…