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