Mechanical Engineer Grade A-5 Vacancy 2026 – CPSTL
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 22, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
Quick Information
🏢 Institution: Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited
📍 Location: Kolonnawa Installation
💼 Position: Mechanical Engineer, Grade A-5
📝 Appointment Type: On Contract
🏗️ Project: 6-Tanks Project
⏳ Contract Period: 22 months
🎓 Qualification: BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
📜 Professional Requirement: IESL Associate Membership and ECSL registration
📊 Required Experience: Minimum three years
🎂 Maximum Age: 65 years
💰 Salary: Rs. 198,625 + Rs. 5,250 + variable allowances
💻 Application Method: Online Microsoft Form
📅 Closing Date: 22 September 2026
🕒 Closing Time: 3.00 p.m.
English Notice
Mechanical Engineer Vacancy 2026
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the Post of Mechanical Engineer, Grade A-5, on a contract basis.
The selected candidate will join the project team responsible for the contract administration of major projects at the Kolonnawa Installation.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university in Sri Lanka.
- Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
- Registration with the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka.
- A minimum of three years of experience as a Project Mechanical Engineer or Site Mechanical Engineer.
Additional Experience and Knowledge
The following will be advantageous:
- Experience in petroleum terminals, tank farms, associated piping systems or similar projects carried out within operational facilities.
- Knowledge of API 650, ASME Section IX and ASME Section V standards.
- Experience reviewing Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, Welder Performance Qualifications and material test certificates.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, tank fabrication drawings, method statements and technical specifications.
- Strong site coordination skills and experience working with HSE and other engineering disciplines.
- Project-related qualifications or experience.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting the Project Manager and Lead Project Engineer with technical management and site supervision.
- Conducting quality surveillance and inspecting mechanical work carried out by contractors.
- Coordinating and supervising mechanical work related to petroleum terminals, tank farms and piping systems.
- Reviewing technical drawings, layouts, specifications and contractor submissions.
- Providing technical guidance concerning site queries, variations, engineering changes and non-conformance reports.
- Coordinating with Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Fire Protection and HSE teams.
- Monitoring mechanical-completion progress and resolving punch-list items.
- Reviewing as-built drawings, test dossiers and mechanical-completion packages.
- Monitoring contractor progress, resource deployment and quality performance.
- Providing technical information for daily, weekly and monthly project reports.
Contract Period
The appointment will be made on a contract basis for 22 months for the 6-Tanks Project at the Kolonnawa Installation.
The contract may be renewed based on project requirements and satisfactory performance.
Age Limit
Applicants should not be more than 65 years of age as at the closing date.
Salary and Benefits
The applicable salary is:
Rs. 198,625 + Rs. 5,250 + variable allowances
The company will also contribute:
- 15% of the salary towards EPF.
- 3% of the salary towards ETF.
The employee must contribute 10% of the salary towards EPF.
The advertisement also states that the selected candidate will be placed on probation for three years from the date of assuming duties.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should complete and submit the prescribed Microsoft Form:
Complete the Online Application
Applications must be submitted on or before 22 September 2026 at 3.00 p.m.
Important Conditions
- Required qualifications must be completed by the closing date.
- Applicants must produce the relevant certificates when requested.
- Only shortlisted candidates may be invited for the next stage.
- A selection test may be conducted if required.
- Applications containing inaccurate or incomplete information will be rejected.
Contact Information
Managing Director
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited
Oil Installation, Kolonnawa
Telephone: 011 2572597 / 011 2572307
Official Vacancy Notice
Applicants should read the complete official advertisement before submitting the online application.
View the Official CPSTL Careers Page
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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