Role OverviewResponsible for thedirect supervision and execution of refractory installation worksin large-scale industrial projects (ammonia, methanol, petrochemical).
This is ahands-on field supervision role , focused on daily crew management, installation quality, and safety compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesSite SupervisionSupervise daily refractory activities on site
Ensure work follows:approved procedures
safety requirements
quality standardsMonitor productivity and resolve issues in real time
Manage material handling, including temperature-sensitive materials
Planning & ControlPlan daily and weekly activities
Maintain a 4-week lookahead schedule
Ensure availability of:materials
equipment
workforceMonitor installation productivity and take corrective actions
Provide input on progress, manpower, and costs
Team & Subcontractor ManagementAssign 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 & ComplianceEnsure compliance with API standards (936, 560, 975, 982)
Monitor:installation quality
inspections and tests
documentation and as-built dataControl curing and dry-out processes
Ensure correct placement of monitoring equipment
Interfaces & ReportingCoordinate 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
RequirementsEducationTechnical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related
Extensive field experience may substitute formal education
ExperienceMinimum 5 years in refractory works
At least 2 years in a supervisory role
Strong experience with:furnaces
reformers
reactorsTechnical SkillsExpertise in:castables
gunning materials
firebrick installationAbility to read refractory drawings and expansion joints
Strong knowledge of API 936 and related standards
LanguagesEnglish (mandatory)
Spanish (highly beneficial)
Other languages are a plus
Soft SkillsStrong field leadership
Clear communication with crews
Problem-solving under pressure
Ability to manage diverse teams
Physical RequirementsAbility to work on-site in demanding conditions
Comfortable with:scaffolding
confined spaces (furnaces, vessels)What They OfferInternational project exposure
Multicultural environment
Continuous training
Competitive salary & benefits
Quick TakeStrongly field-oriented, hands-on role
Focused on supervision rather than management
Adecuado for specialists in refractory installation
High technical depth but limited strategic scope

📌 Refractory Works Supervisor Mexico (Guanajuato)
🏢 Luza Group
📍 Guanajuato