Lead Turnaround Engineer

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Industry: Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical

Function: Turnaround, Shutdown, Maintenance

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end turnaround scope definition, planning, scheduling, execution, and close-out.

Validate shutdown scope with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, Engineering, and Project teams.

Develop work packs, execution plans, readiness reviews, resource plans, and contractor coordination strategy.

Monitor schedule, budget, productivity, safety, and quality performance during turnaround execution.

Support commissioning, startup, punch-list closure, and post-turnaround lessons learned.

Technical Coverage

Static equipment: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, reactors, furnaces, tanks, and piping systems.

Rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, turbines, and associated mechanical systems.

Maintenance, inspection, repair methods, asset integrity, reliability improvement, RCA, and RBI support.

Working knowledge of refinery and petrochemical safety, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined space, and HSE systems.

Required Skills & Tools

Turnaround / TAR / shutdown execution management.

Mechanical maintenance, reliability engineering, asset integrity, and inspection coordination.

Primavera P6 / MS Project for schedule planning and progress control.

SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent CMMS for work order and maintenance data management.

Knowledge of API, ASME, OSHA, site engineering standards, and statutory inspection requirements.

Work Experience

B.Tech. Mechanical 10-15 Years

Lead turnaround planning, preparation, execution, and close-out for refinery and petrochemical facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, cost-effective, and timely delivery of shutdown, inspection, maintenance, reliability, and capital project activities.

Benefits

Early Joining Bonus