Assistant Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Saur Energy International; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International in Chennai seeks a seasoned CIR Management & Technical Operations specialist to review, approve, and optimize component inspection reports across Onshore, Offshore, and wind turbine platforms.

You will lead cross-functional RCA efforts, manage CIM case workflows, and head task forces to improve operational metrics, while coordinating with regional teams and global stakeholders. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 7+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning, or field service operations for WTG platforms.
• 5+ years of direct site experience handling critical component diagnostics in field environments.
• Experience with 3.5MW to 4MW+ turbine fleets.
• Multi-OEM / Multi-brand platform exposure (GE, Siemens Gamesa, Suzlon, Senvion).
• Direct experience with Offshore operations.
• Hands-on experience with quality and problem-solving methodologies (8D, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in data and tool workflows (Power BI, Jira, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Review & Approval: Evaluate, prioritize, and approve CIR across Onshore, Offshore, and platform-specific wind turbine systems.
• Tool & Process Optimization: Lead technical upgrades for CIR tools to improve content quality, UI responsiveness, and reporting standards.
• Database & Digitization: Build and maintain databases to support workflow digitization and minimize backlogs.
• Cross-Functional RCA: Collaborate with regional engineering and CIM teams to perform root cause analysis and identify new failure modes.
• CIM Case Management: Create, track, and update CIM candidates based on CIR findings to deliver timely solutions to field teams.
• Task Force execution: Lead technical task forces to reduce LPF, avoid LD, and optimize key metrics based on CIR findings.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead discussions with regional teams, VTO specialists, and experts to resolve critical cases.
• Performance Tracking: Host weekly/monthly alignment calls to report CIR progress and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Diagnostic expertise

Root cause analysis

Cross-cultural collaboration

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

CIR Management & Technical Operations

• Review & Approval: Evaluate, prioritize, and approve Component Inspection Reports (CIR) across Onshore, Offshore, and platform-specific wind turbine systems
• Tool & Process Optimization: Proactively lead technical upgrades for CIR tools—enhancing content quality, UI responsiveness, and overall reporting standards
• Database & Digitization: Build and maintain databases to support workflow digitization, enable data-driven analysis, and minimize operational backlogs

Technical Solution Delivery & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Cross-Functional RCA: Collaborate with regional engineering and CIM teams to execute root cause analysis and identify new failure modes.
• CIM Case Management: Create, track, and update CIM candidate based on emerging CIR findings to deliver timely, high-quality solutions to field service teams
• Task Force execution: Constitute and lead dedicated technical task force focused on reducing Low-Performance Factors (LPF), avoiding Liquidated Damages (LD), and optimizing key operational metrics based on CIR findings

Stakeholder Alignment & Global Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead technical discussions and brainstorming sessions with regional teams, VTO specialists, and functional experts to resolve high-priority and critical cases
• Performance Tracking: Host weekly and monthly alignment calls with global stakeholders to report on CIR progress, review action plans, and ensure timely resolution delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.7+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning, or field service operations for WTG platforms
• 5+ years of direct site experience handling critical component diagnostics in field environments

Preferred / Advantageous Qualifications

• Experience with 3.5MW to 4MW+ turbine fleets
• Multi-OEM / Multi-brand platform exposure (e.g., GE, Siemens Gamesa, Suzlon, Senvion)
• Direct experience with Offshore operations
• Hands-on experience with quality and problem-solving methodologies (8D, Six Sigma)
• Proficiency in data and tool workflows (Power BI, Jira, data analysis etc.)

Competencies

• Technical & Diagnostic Expertise
  Deep understanding of WTG diagnostics, fault investigation, work instructions, and technical schematics
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset
  Strong root cause analysis skills with a growth mindset and "out-of-the-box" approach to finding solutions
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
  Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
  Proven capability to collaborate seamlessly across multi-cultural, international teams across time zones
• Operational Drive
  Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
  Strong organizational and prioritization skills to balance daily operations with high-impact task forces
  Willingness to travel to domestic site locations and abroad as required