Tank Maintenance Engineer

Job Title

M&I Engineer / Tank & Sphere Maintenance & Inspection Lead (Floating Roof, Fixed Roof, LPG & Hydrogen Spheres)

Company

RBM Infracon Limited

Location

PAN India (Project-based: Jamnagar / Dahej / Hazira / Mundra / etc.)

Employment Type

Full-Time | Site Role | Shutdown/Turnaround Exposure Preferred

Reporting To

Project Manager / Maintenance Head / QAQC Head (as per project)

Role Purpose

complete Mechanical Maintenance & Inspection (M&I)

Scope of Equipment

• External Floating Roof Tanks (EFRT)

  roof, pontoon, seal, roof drain, legs, shell, bottom

• Fixed Roof Tanks

  – roof plates, rafters, nozzles, PV valve systems, manholes

• LPG Spheres / Bullets

  – shell thickness monitoring, weld joints, nozzles, supports, valves

• Hydrogen Spheres/Vessels

  – special monitoring for

  hydrogen service integrity

  (leak tightness, material degradation risks, high criticality)
• Tank farm appurtenances:

  foam system parts, stairways, platforms, earthing, dyke/drain

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

1) Inspection Planning & Execution (Tanks + Spheres)

• Prepare and execute

  inspection plan

  : external, internal, on-stream checks as per site requirement.
• Conduct/coordinate

  visual inspection, thickness survey (UT), MPT, DPT, Vacuum Box testing, holiday test

  (as applicable).
• Identify deterioration:

  corrosion, pitting, weld defects, settlement indications, leakage, distortion, roof/shell abnormalities

  .
• Coordinate

  RCA (root cause)

  and propose repair methodology with QA/QC & client.

2) Tank Repair & Overhauling (Floating + Fixed)

• Execute/monitor major repairs including:
  

• Annular plate replacement / bottom plate replacement / patch repairs

• Shell course repair / nozzle repair / manhole & gasket replacement

• Roof plate repair (fixed roof), rafters & structural members

• Wind girder repair/replacement

• Foam dam / foam plate / foam pourer / foam chamber related mechanical works

• Floating roof maintenance:

  rim seal (primary/secondary) change, roof drain hose/pipe repair, roof legs setting/repair, pontoon leak rectification
• Ensure

  fit-up, welding, NDT acceptance, dimensional checks, leak testing

  and restoration.

3) Sphere (LPG & Hydrogen) M&I Activities

• Perform/coordinate:
  
• Shell & nozzle inspection,

  thickness mapping

  , weld joint NDT
• Inspection of

  supports/columns/skirts, base plates, anchor bolts

• Valve replacement/overhauling coordination:

  ESDV/MOV/SDV

  , isolation valves, drains/vents
• Leak testing / tightness checks as per procedure
  
• Maintain strict safety controls for

  flammable & hydrogen service

  :

• Gas freeing / purging / inerting coordination

• Hot work controls, continuous gas monitoring, exclusion zones
  

4) Welding, NDT & QA/QC Compliance

• Ensure WPS/PQR compliance, welder qualification validity, consumables control, preheat/PWHT (if required).
  
• Coordinate NDT agencies and ensure documentation:
  
• NDT reports, thickness logs, repair maps, weld traceability, punch list closure.
  
• Support

  hydrotest/pneumatic test preparation

  , calibration certificates, and test packs.

5) Shutdown/Turnaround Execution & Coordination

• Plan manpower/tools/scaffolding requirements; coordinate day-wise job execution.
  
• Work with planning team for look-ahead, constraints removal, material readiness.
  
• Interface with client inspection/third-party for stage-wise clearances.
  

6) Safety, PTW & Compliance

• Implement PTW system:

  confined space, hot work, working at height, lifting/rigging

  .
• Ensure

  LOTO, blinding, isolation plans

  , gas testing, rescue plan readiness.
• Conduct TBT, ensure housekeeping, barricading, and safe access for tank/sphere jobs.
  

7) Documentation & Handover

• Prepare final dossiers: inspection reports, repair records, NDT packs, test packs, as-built drawings (if applicable).
  
• Ensure handover with “

  mechanically complete

  ” + “

  inspection cleared

  ” status.

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile