We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in the construction, rehabilitation, repair, and testing of fixed and floating-roof storage tanks.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in storage tank construction and rehabilitation projects.
Key Responsibilities and Required Skills
- Prepare and implement method statements for storage tank rehabilitation.
- Supervise bottom-plate laying, fit-up, and welding activities.
- Manage shell-plate erection using hydraulic jacking or crane methods.
- Supervise roof-structure assembly and installation.
- Oversee internal floating-roof installation.
- Manage the installation of stairways, platforms, handrails, nozzles, manholes, and other appurtenances.
- Supervise painting, coating, and insulation activities.
- Inspect foundations, ring walls, and tank-bottom areas before erection.
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, procedures, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate closely with Planning, HSE, QA/QC, Civil, and other project teams.
- Monitor construction progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports in coordination with the Planning Engineer.
- Supervise hydrostatic testing and settlement monitoring activities.
- Support risk assessments and ensure safe execution of site activities.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of API 650 and API 653.
- Experience with fixed-roof and floating-roof storage tanks.
- Knowledge of welding processes, including SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and GTAW.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
- Understanding of civil foundation, tank-bottom foundation, and ring-wall construction activities.
- Knowledge of construction planning and scheduling.
Core Competencies
- Leadership and team-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and timely project completion.
