Refractory Installation Package Manager - Mexico

Job Title: Refractory Installation Manager
Location: Los Mochis, Mexico (On-site)

We are seeking an experienced Refractory Installation Manager to join our team on a major industrial construction project in Los Mochis, Mexico. This site-based role is responsible for the full execution, coordination, and delivery of refractory works (both self-performed and subcontracted) across large-scale facilities, including ammonia, methanol, and petrochemical plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete refractory scope, including material selection, design verification, application, and field installation in line with project specifications.
• Coordinate closely with the Mechanical Site Manager and Construction Manager in planning and executing refractory works for furnaces, reformers, reactors, and related equipment.
• Define critical work fronts, curing/drying schedules, and heat-up sequences to meet project milestones and support commissioning activities.
• Review and approve method statements, installation procedures, and subcontractor documentation.
• Validate subcontractor progress and approve payment applications according to contract terms.

Construction Planning & Control

• Lead daily and weekly planning with supervisors and maintain a 4-week lookahead schedule.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, risk assessments, and mitigation measures.
• Monitor installation productivity and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee material logistics, including proper storage and shelf-life control of refractory materials.
• Provide input on progress, manpower, costs, and schedule performance.

Team & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate teams and set priorities aligned with project objectives.
• Lead coordination meetings and document progress, performance, and planning.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Mentor supervisors and ensure efficient daily execution of activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., API 936 / 560 / 975 / 982).
• Coordinate quality inspections including testing, sampling, and documentation.
• Review reports and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Interface Management & Reporting

• Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, HSE, and other disciplines.
• Manage technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and red-line documentation.
• Report progress, constraints, and performance to senior site management.

Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Enforce HSE procedures and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee safe lifting operations and material handling practices.

Experience & Key Competencies

• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing refractory works in complex industrial projects.
• Experience in petrochemical, ammonia, or methanol projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of refractory materials (castables, gunning, firebrick) and high-temperature equipment.
• Familiarity with API 936 or equivalent standards.
• Solid understanding of material behavior, thermal expansion, and installation techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in process industries (oil & gas, petrochemical, pipelines).
• Fluency in English (mandatory); Spanish and other languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASME, API, etc.).

What We Offer

• Meaningful and impactful work on a major international project
• Competitive compensation package
• Continuous training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a multicultural and dynamic team
• Career growth within a successful global organization
• Additional benefits