Mechanical Supervisor

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Position Title

Mechanical Inspector

Position Details

• Position: Mechanical Inspector

• Office / Department: Tank Supervision Project

• Reporting To: Project Manager / Inspection Lead

• Key Working Relationship: Construction Team, QA/QC Team, Contractor, Client Representatives

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty

• Mechanical Inspection of Storage Tanks

Education

• DAE Mechanical with minimum 12 years of tank inspection experience, or
• BE Mechanical with minimum 8 years of tank inspection experience

Training / Certifications

• API 653 Certification (mandatory)

Technical Knowledge

• API 650 requirements

• Tank fabrication and erection activities

• Welding inspection practices

• WPS/PQR/WQT review and verification

• NDT methods and testing requirements

• Hydrostatic testing procedures

• Material certification review

Experience

• Proven experience in inspection and supervision of storage tank construction projects.

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

Primary Functions

• Inspect and monitor tank construction activities in accordance with API 650 and approved drawings.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.

• Report daily progress and inspection findings.

• Supervise on-site mechanical and miscellaneous activities.

Technical Expertise

• Review MTCs for all structural and piping materials.

• Review WPS/PQR and witness Welder Qualification Tests (WQT).

• Inspect material marking prior to plate cutting.

• Verify rolling of shell plates, curb angles, wind girders, and structural components.

• Inspect bottom plate fit-up and reinforcement before welding.

• Ensure installation of bottom plates as per drawings and API 650 requirements.

• Verify welding activities are performed according to approved WPS and welding sequence.

• Inspect shell plate fit-up and reinforcement before welding.

• Monitor shell welding activities and adherence to approved welding sequence.

• Witness diesel testing, pneumatic testing, vacuum testing, and other code-required tests.

• Inspect shell plumbness before and after welding.

• Verify tank roundness, peaking, and banding requirements.

• Review heat treatment procedures for cleanout doors and monitor execution.

• Inspect piping fit-up and welding activities.

• Ensure gasket installation as per approved drawings.

• Verify installation of wind girders and structural components.

• Ensure proper electrode baking and handling practices.

• Witness hydrostatic testing activities.

• Maintain records of all NDT examinations.

Business Requirements

• Ensure project quality objectives are achieved.

• Support timely completion of construction activities.

• Maintain accurate inspection documentation and reports.

Self Management

• Demonstrate professional conduct and technical integrity.

• Maintain organized inspection records and reports.

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders.

Customer Focus

• Ensure client requirements and specifications are fully met.

• Maintain constructive relationships with client representatives.

• Provide timely and accurate inspection feedback.

HSE Requirements

Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV HSE Policies, procedures and practices.

• Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/HSE Representative.

• Report immediately to HSE Representative any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.

• Report immediately to HSE Representative any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation.

• Reporting all incidents and taking action whenever they see an unsafe act or condition.

• Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).

• Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

Performance Monitoring / KPIs

• Compliance with API 650 requirements.

• Timely completion of inspection activities.

• Accuracy and completeness of inspection records.

• Timely submission of daily progress reports.

• Zero missed critical quality observations.

Monitored By

• Project Manager

• QA/QC Manager

• Client Representative