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
Idóneo for specialists in refractory installation
High technical depth but limited strategic scope

📌 Refractory Works Supervisor Mexico (Miguel Hidalgo)
🏢 Luza Group
📍 Miguel Hidalgo