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Responsible for supervising mechanical and fabrication projects, coordinating technicians and fabricators, monitoring project schedules and material use, interpreting technical drawings, inspecting workmanship, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, coordinating suppliers and contractors, and preparing project progress reports. Requires a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, Production Engineering, or a related field.\n\nAbout the Assignment \n\nNexGen Fuel Works is seeking an experienced freelance Mechanical / Fabrication Project Supervisor to represent the company during the fabrication, assembly, inspection and testing of two containerised diesel storage and dispensing units. The project involves double-wall steel diesel storage tanks, modified shipping containers, industrial fuel piping, mechanical equipment, safety systems and associated electrical and instrumentation interfaces. The successful candidate will supervise the work of a specialist fabrication contractor in Nairobi, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements and the agreed project schedule.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupervise fabrication of double-wall diesel storage tanks, container structures and mechanical assemblies.\n\nMonitor fabrication and installation of industrial fuel piping, valves, vents, manifolds and associated components.\n\nReview fabrication drawings, technical specifications and material requirements.\n\nMonitor welding quality, material traceability, NDT, pressure testing and leak testing.\n\nVerify compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans and applicable standards.\n\nCoordinate technical interfaces between the fabricator and NexGen’s equipment suppliers.\n\nMonitor fabrication progress, milestones and potential delays.\n\nIdentify technical deviations, non-conformities and corrective actions.\n\nWitness critical inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests.\n\nPrepare regular progress reports supported by photographs.\n\nAssist with final inspection, punch-list closure and handover documentation.\n\n Qualifications\n\nDegree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.\n\nMinimum 8-10 years of relevant industrial fabrication or mechanical construction experience.\n\nProven experience supervising steel storage tank fabrication and industrial piping installations.\n\nPractical knowledge of welding, NDT, pressure testing and quality inspection procedures.\n\nAbility to interpret mechanical fabrication drawings, P&IDs and technical specifications.\n\nFamiliarity with applicable ASME, API, ISO or equivalent engineering standards.\n\nStrong contractor-supervision, reporting and coordination skills.\n\nFluent written and spoken English.\n\nBased in Nairobi or available for regular attendance at a Nairobi fabrication facility.\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nPetroleum storage and dispensing installations.\n\nDouble-wall tanks and secondary containment systems.\n\nOil and gas, fuel terminal or industrial mechanical projects.\n\nThird-party inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing.\n\nMechanical and electrical equipment integration.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nApplication Requirements Candidates should submit:\n\nUpdated CV, highlighting comparable fabrication and mechanical supervision assignments.\n\nBrief description of relevant tank fabrication and industrial piping projects.\n\nAvailability and proposed daily/montly consultancy rate in Kenyan shillings.\n\nTwo professional references.\n\nApplication Subject: Freelance Project Supervisor – NXG-DDU-26 Send CVs to  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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