Job Summary
A leading engineering and manufacturing firm is seeking a highly skilled Site Manager for a critical Waste Heat Boiler Coil replacement project. This is a high-intensity, short-duration contract role focused on the removal and on-site welding of boiler coils during a major refinery shutdown.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of site activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, on schedule, and in strict accordance with ASME/API codes and OHS standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Execution & Coordination
Direct day-to-day site operations, including the removal of existing boiler tubes/coils and the installation of new units.
Manage fit-up, welding, NDT, PWHT, and final reinstatement.
Liaise with refinery operations, maintenance teams, and third-party inspectors.
2. Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE)
Legal Appointment: Act as the formal Construction Regulation 8.1 Appointee, assuming all associated legal duties.
Enforce strict compliance with the OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) and refinery permit-to-work systems.
Lead daily toolbox talks, JHA’s, and manage high-risk activities (confined space, hot work, LOTO).
3. Quality & Schedule Management
Ensure all welding aligns with approved WPS and welder qualifications.
Manage NDT activities, punch lists, and project data books.
Monitor productivity and manpower to ensure the project meets the critical shutdown window.
4. Resource & Stakeholder Interface
Lead a team of supervisors, artisans, welders, and riggers.
Act as the primary interface with the client and refinery representatives during daily progress meetings.
Requirements
Education: Trade Qualification (Boilermaker/Mechanical) OR a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
Experience: 8–10 years of mechanical construction experience specifically within the Oil & Gas, Refinery, or Petrochemical sectors.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of boiler systems, on-site welding, NDT procedures, and refinery shutdown environments.
Compliance: Expert knowledge of Construction Regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Project Duration & Shifts
Candidates must be available for the following schedule:
9 Feb 2026 – 31 Mar 2026: On-site (Alternating Day/Night shifts, 12 hours, 7 days/week).
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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