AGM - Mechanical

Atha Group; Chittoor; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Atha Group in India seeks a seasoned Mechanical Engineering leader to drive greenfield project execution from erection through commissioning. You will review drawings, coordinate rotating and static equipment installation, and ensure compliance with ASME, IS, IBR and TEMA standards on site.

Responsibilities include QA/QC, HSE enforcement, FAT/SAT coordination, and leadership of the mechanical team. Strong experience in large-scale plants and maintenance strategy is essential.

Qualifications

• 20–25 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience on large industrial projects.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with FAT/SAT activities and on-site commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical activities in greenfield project: erection, piping, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings and specs (P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, datasheets).
• Oversee erection/alignment of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, conveyors).
• Manage installation of static equipment (pressure vessels, reactors, tanks, heat exchangers) per codes (ASME, IS 2825, IBR, TEMA).
• Coordinate hydrostatic/pneumatic testing and flushing of piping; ensure QMS and HSE compliance.
• Supervise mechanical contractors & EPC vendors; certify works and drive QA/QC.
• Coordinate FATs at vendor/OEM works; lead pre-commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with EPCM/PMC for detailed engineering, equipment procurement, and design changes.

Skills

Rotating equipment install

Static equipment install

Piping & instrumentation

Maintenance planning

RCA/RCM

FAT/SAT coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A. Project Phase Mechanical Engineering & Execution

• Lead all mechanical engineering activities during the greenfield project encompassing equipment erection, piping installation, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering documents and drawings — equipment layout plans, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, equipment datasheets, and mechanical specifications.
• Oversee the erection and alignment of rotating equipment — centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, mixers, conveyors, and material handling systems relevant to the battery materials process.
• Manage the installation of static mechanical equipment — pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, columns, and jacketed equipment — in compliance with design specifications and relevant codes (ASME, IS 2825, IBR).
• Supervise piping fabrication, erection, and installation activities — including process piping, utility piping, slurry lines, and jacketed piping — ensuring compliance with piping specifications and material traceability requirements.
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, and flushing of piping systems prior to commissioning.
• Manage mechanical contractor and EPC vendor performance on site — monitoring progress, resolving technical queries, certifying work completion, and enforcing HSE and quality standards.
• Conduct and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at vendor / OEM works for critical rotating and static equipment.
• Lead mechanical pre-commissioning activities — oil flushing, alignment checks, trial runs, no-load testing, and mechanical run-in of equipment.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with applicable codes, standards (ASME, IS, IBR, TEMA), and statutory requirements.
• Ensure quality control at site including execution and workmanship.
• Documentation, SOPs, job certification, and general site management.

B. Maintenance & Operations Phase — Reliability & Plant Mechanical Management

• Establish the plant's mechanical maintenance function from first principles — developing the maintenance strategy, team structure, work management systems, and maintenance philosophy ahead of plant commissioning.
• Design and implement a comprehensive Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programme for all mechanical assets — rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, mechanical seals, cooling towers, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Build and maintain a mechanical asset register, equipment history database, critical spare parts inventory, and maintenance KPI dashboard.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures — using structured methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA) to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Implement condition monitoring programmes — vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing — to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance practices.
• Plan and execute planned shutdowns and maintenance turnarounds — developing detailed scope, schedules, resource plans, and contractor packages for periodic plant outages.
• Manage mechanical seal, bearing, coupling, and critical spares inventory — ensuring optimal stock levels to support plant reliability without excessive working capital.
• Drive reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) initiatives, asset criticality assessments, and continuous improvement of equipment availability and MTBF.
• Manage contracts for mechanical maintenance services, AMC agreements, and OEM support for critical equipment.

C. Design Coordination & Technical Engineering

• Collaborate with EPCM / PMC consultants, process licensors, and mechanical design engineers during the detailed engineering phase — reviewing mechanical design basis, equipment sizing, and material selection.
• Provide technical inputs during equipment procurement — evaluating techno-commercial bids for pumps, compressors, agitators, heat exchangers, vessels, and conveyors.
• Review vendor documentation packages — mechanical datasheets, O&M manuals, lubrication schedules, and spare parts lists — for technical completeness.
• Participate in HAZOPs, mechanical risk reviews, and process safety assessments as the mechanical engineering representative.
• Develop mechanical operating procedures, equipment isolation procedures, and maintenance job safety analyses (JSAs) for the plant operations team.
• Evaluate design changes and modifications — assessing mechanical impact of MOCs (Management of Change) and ensuring safe implementation.

D. Quality Assurance & Statutory Compliance

• Implement and enforce the mechanical quality management plan — covering incoming equipment inspection, in-process installation checks, non-destructive testing (NDT), and final mechanical acceptance criteria.
• Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical codes and standards — ASME Section VIII (pressure vessels), B31.3 (process piping), IBR (Indian Boiler Regulations), IS 2825, and TEMA standards for heat exchangers.
• Coordinate third-party inspection agencies (TPI) for equipment manufacturing surveillance, pressure testing, and pre-commissioning inspections.
• Maintain mechanical quality records — weld inspection reports, material test certificates (MTCs), hydro-test records, NDT reports, and mechanical completion certificates.
• Manage statutory inspections for IBR-registered equipment, pressure vessels, and lifting equipment — coordinating with relevant authorities for approvals and periodic renewals.

E. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Champion mechanical safety across all phases — enforcing safe isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and mechanical permit-to-work (PTW) procedures.
• Ensure all high-pressure and high-temperature mechanical systems are operated and maintained in strict accordance with applicable safety standards and operating limits.
• Participate in safety audits, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), and incident investigations related to mechanical activities.

F. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build, lead, and develop the mechanical engineering team — covering project execution staff, maintenance engineers, and technician teams — instilling a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Provide technical mentoring and structured development to junior mechanical engineers and supervisors.
• Prepare and present mechanical project progress reports, maintenance KPI dashboards, equipment reliability data, and shutdown status updates to senior management.
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders — OEM vendors, inspection agencies, statutory authorities, and maintenance service contractors.
• Coordinate closely with process, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and piping teams on mechanical interfaces, utility requirements, and integrated commissioning activities.

Preferred candidate profile

• 20 to 25 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong blend of project execution and maintenance & operations background.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale greenfield or brownfield industrial projects — preferably in chemicals, specialty materials, process manufacturing, power, or petrochemicals.
• Hands‑on experience with rotating equipment — pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, and material handling systems — covering installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Proven experience with static equipment — pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and reactors — including erection, testing, and inspection management.
• Experience in establishing and managing an industrial mechanical maintenance function — including PPM systems, condition monitoring, RCA, and shutdown management.
• Prior exposure to process industries handling specialty chemicals, slurries, hazardous materials, or battery‑related materials is a significant advantage.
• Experience working with international equipment OEMs and managing FAT / SAT activities is highly preferred.