MAIN FUNCTIONS
Lead and supervise vessel cleaning and associated mechanical activities.
Plan and coordinate cleaning activities in accordance with approved procedures and work schedules.
Inspect vessels and determine cleaning requirements, access requirements, and work methods.
Supervise removal of sludge, scale, deposits, hydrocarbons, residues, and other contaminants.
Coordinate mechanical preparation of vessels for inspection, maintenance, repair, and return to service.
Ensure proper isolation, draining, depressurization, ventilation, and preparation of vessels before cleaning.
Supervise technicians, helpers, contractors, and specialist cleaning personnel.
Coordinate with operations, mechanical maintenance, inspection, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
Ensure cleaning activities meet project specifications, quality requirements, and operational standards.
Maintain records of cleaning activities, inspections, defects, and completed work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Review vessel drawings, procedures, cleaning plans, and work packs before commencing activities.
Confirm equipment isolation and verify
Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and confined-space requirements
.
Lead preparation of vessels for entry, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.
Supervise use of approved cleaning methods such as
high-pressure water jetting, vacuuming, mechanical cleaning, sludge removal, chemical cleaning, or other approved techniques
, as applicable.
Inspect cleaning results and verify that surfaces are adequately prepared for inspection or maintenance.
Coordinate removal, containment, handling, and disposal of waste and contaminated materials.
Monitor condition of vessel internals and report corrosion, damage, deposits, or other abnormalities identified during cleaning.
Ensure cleaning tools, pumps, hoses, ventilation equipment, gas detectors, and other equipment are fit for service.
Conduct toolbox talks and ensure workers understand the task hazards and controls.
Maintain safe exclusion zones and control access to work areas.
Coordinate with inspection teams for visual inspection and other examination activities after cleaning.
Verify proper reinstatement and housekeeping after completion of the work.
Report progress, equipment issues, safety observations, and work completion status.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior technicians and cleaning crews.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
OND, HND, technical certificate, or equivalent in
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Plant Maintenance, or a related discipline
.
Significant experience in
vessel, tank, equipment, or industrial cleaning within the oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, or process industry
.
Practical experience with mechanical equipment cleaning and maintenance activities.
Knowledge of
confined-space entry, gas testing, isolation/LOTO, pressure washing, vacuum systems, and hazardous-material handling
.
Experience supervising technicians, contractors, and field crews.
Ability to interpret basic mechanical drawings, vessel layouts, procedures, and work packs.
Strong understanding of HSE requirements for vessel entry and cleaning activities.
Knowledge of hydrocarbon residue handling, waste management, and environmental controls is advantageous.
Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in
plant, refinery, offshore, shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance environments
.