Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer (Crane, Logistics & Heavy Lift Coordination) Wind PMC will support monitoring and coordination of heavy-lift, crane, and logistics activities associated with utility-scale wind projects. The role ensures readiness of lifting infrastructure, transportation routes, component deliveries, and crane deployment plans supporting turbine erection activities.

Key Responsibilities

Crane & Heavy Lift Coordination

• Monitor crane mobilization, assembly, dismantling, and relocation activities.
• Review crane utilization plans and readiness requirements.
• Track lifting interfaces supporting turbine erection schedules.

Logistics Management

• Monitor transportation of major components including towers, nacelles, hubs, and blades.
• Coordinate delivery sequencing and laydown area utilization.
• Support component preservation and storage readiness assessments.

Interface Monitoring

• Coordinate activities between Civil, Logistics, HSE, and Mechanical Erection teams.
• Review readiness of routes, crane pads, rigging resources, and component availability.
• Identify and escalate logistics bottlenecks affecting project productivity.

Reporting & Governance

• Maintain logistics and heavy-lift readiness reports.
• Track crane movement constraints and recovery actions.
• Provide coordination updates to project leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Construction / Heavy Lift Management.

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in crane operations, heavy lifting, logistics management, or wind energy projects.

Certifications

• Appointed Person/Lifting Supervisor certification preferred.
• Rigging, crane safety, and heavy-lift planning training desirable.

Technical Skills

• Crane Operations & Planning
• Heavy Lift Logistics
• Component Transportation Management
• Rigging Awareness
• Wind Turbine Installation Support
• Site Coordination & Reporting

Additional Information

• Strong coordination and planning skills.
• Experience working with crane contractors and logistics agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple active workfronts.

Principal Client-Facing Deliverables

• Crane Readiness Tracker
• Logistics Constraint Register
• Heavy-Lift Coordination Reports
• WTG Delivery & Erection Readiness Status