Mechanical Project Engineer

Role & responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Site Coordination

• Execute mechanical construction activities for chemical process plant projects.
• Supervise erection and installation of:
• Static equipment such as Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Columns, and Tanks.
• Rotary equipment such as Pumps, Blowers, Compressors, and Agitators.
• Coordinate piping fabrication and installation activities for:
• Metallic piping
• Non-metallic piping
• Lined piping systems
• Coordinate structural steel erection and installation activities.
• Ensure seamless coordination with Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Manage and coordinate activities of contractors, vendors, and subcontractors at project sites.

2. Drawing & Specification Compliance

• Review and execute work in accordance with:
• General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
• Isometric Drawings
• Plant Layout Drawings
• Verify field installations against approved engineering documents.
• Ensure strict adherence to design specifications and project standards.
• Prevent unauthorized deviations and obtain necessary approvals for any design modifications.

3. Contractor & Resource Management

• Supervise contractor workforce and site manpower deployment.
• Monitor and track project progress through:
• Daily reports
• Weekly reviews
• Monthly progress reports
• Manage resource allocation to ensure optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Drive productivity improvements and maintain project schedules.
• Monitor project quality, timelines, and budget performance.

4. Safety Implementation (Critical Responsibility)

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Identify and mitigate hazards associated with chemical process plants, including:
• Fire hazards
• Toxic chemical exposure
• Pressure-related hazards
• Mechanical risks
• Ensure implementation and compliance of:
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Job Work Method Statements (JWMS)
• Ensure strict adherence to Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures for:
• Hot Work
• Work at Height
• Confined Space Entry
• LOTOTO (Lockout-Tagout-Tryout)
• Line Breaking Activities
• Verify safe lifting and rigging practices during heavy equipment handling and installation.

5. Time & Cost Management

• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Identify and resolve delays, constraints, and bottlenecks.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Support project planning and scheduling activities.
• Optimize resource utilization to achieve schedule and cost targets.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions where required.

6. Quality Control & Inspection

• Ensure compliance with project quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor and verify:
• Welding quality as per WPS/PQR requirements
• Hydrostatic testing activities
• Equipment alignment and installation tolerances
• Mechanical completion activities
• Coordinate inspections with contractor QA/QC teams.
• Participate in punch point closure, quality audits, and client inspections.
• Ensure all mechanical works are completed in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in Project Engineering/Project Execution within:
• Chemical Plants
• Specialty Chemical Plants
• Petrochemical Plants
• Process Industries

Required Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical Construction Management
• Equipment Erection & Installation
• Piping Fabrication & Installation
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• QA/QC Management
• Safety Management & PTW Systems
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
• Cost & Time Control
• Cross-Functional Team Coordination
• Technical Drawing Interpretation

Preferred Knowledge

• GA Drawings, P&ID, PFD, Isometrics, Layout Drawings
• WPS/PQR Requirements
• Hydro Testing Procedures
• Equipment Alignment Techniques
• PTW Systems, JSA, HIRA, JWMS
• MS Project / Primavera P6
• AutoCAD
• SAP and MS Excel