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 siteEnsure work follows:approved proceduressafety requirementsquality standardsMonitor productivity and resolve issues in real timeManage material handling, including temperature-sensitive materialsPlanning & ControlPlan daily and weekly activitiesMaintain a 4-week lookahead scheduleEnsure availability of:materialsequipmentworkforceMonitor installation productivity and take corrective actionsProvide input on progress, manpower, and costsTeam & Subcontractor ManagementAssign daily tasks to crewsLead pre-job briefings (safety + quality focus)Supervise subcontractors at the work frontAct as main point of contact for field teamsQuality & ComplianceEnsure compliance with API standards (936, 560, 975, 982)Monitor:installation qualityinspections and testsdocumentation and as-built dataControl curing and dry-out processesEnsure correct placement of monitoring equipmentInterfaces & ReportingCoordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, welding,



scaffolding)Report daily to the Refractory Installation ManagerSupport daily reporting and anticipate site issuesHSE (Safety)Enforce strict safety practices on siteConduct HSE inspections and intervene when neededEnsure proper PPE usageVerify lifting operations complianceRequirementsEducationTechnical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or relatedExtensive field experience may substitute formal educationExperienceMinimum 5 years in refractory worksAt least 2 years in a supervisory roleStrong experience with:furnacesreformersreactorsTechnical SkillsExpertise in:castablesgunning materialsfirebrick installationAbility to read refractory drawings and expansion jointsStrong knowledge of API 936 and related standardsLanguagesEnglish (mandatory)Spanish (highly beneficial)Other languages are a plusSoft SkillsStrong field leadershipClear communication with crewsProblem-solving under pressureAbility to manage diverse teamsPhysical RequirementsAbility to work on-site in demanding conditionsComfortable with:scaffoldingconfined spaces (furnaces, vessels)What They OfferInternational project exposureMulticultural environmentContinuous trainingCompetitive salary & benefitsQuick TakeStrongly field-oriented, hands-on roleFocused on supervision rather than managementIdeal for specialists in refractory installationHigh technical depth but limited strategic scope

📌 Refractory Works Supervisor Mexico (Cuautitlán Izcalli)
🏢 Luza Group
📍 Cuautitlán Izcalli