Mechanical Project Engineer

Job description

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