Engineer - Projects

Kothari Petrochemicals; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Kothari Petrochemicals in Chennai, India seeks a Project Engineer to support on-site execution of small revamps, debottlenecking and infrastructure improvements.

You will prepare P&IDs, layouts, BOQs and coordinate with vendors while ensuring EHS compliance and timely handovers.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2-4 years of experience in project execution, plant revamp, debottlenecking, or maintenance projects in process/manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, P&ID preparation, engineering drawings, and 3D modelling.
• DPT Level 2 Certification is mandatory.
• Knowledge of MOC, engineering documentation, project coordination, and EHS practices.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager Projects in execution of small revamp, debottlenecking, and infrastructure improvement jobs.
• Prepare engineering drawings, P&IDs, layout modifications, and BOQs for projects and MOC cases.
• Participate in the MOC workflow initiate documentation, perform preliminary risk assessment, and coordinate approval process.
• Support project planning through detailed activity scheduling, resource planning, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for site work execution, material delivery, and quality compliance.
• Monitor work progress, document deviations, and escalation issues to the Manager Projects for resolution.
• Ensure all project activities comply with EHS guidelines, SOPs, and work permit systems.
• Support the preparation of tender specifications, bid evaluations, and technical clarifications.
• Conduct field verification and measurements to prepare asbuilt documentation and drawing updates.
• Participate in safety reviews (PSSR), inspections, and commissioning activities as required.
• Maintain daily site activity log, status updates, and documentation trail for project records.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, civil, and electrical teams for interface coordination.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety, and quality during execution in assigned project zones.
• Prepare closeout documents, lessons learned reports, and handover checklists post project completion.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

BE Mechanical Engineering

DPT Level 2 Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID

Engineering drawings

3D modelling

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Assist the Manager Projects in execution of small revamp, debottlenecking, and infrastructure improvement jobs.
• Prepare engineering drawings, P&IDs, layout modifications, and BOQs for projects and MOC cases.
• Participate in the MOC workflow initiate documentation, perform preliminary risk assessment, and coordinate approval process.
• Support project planning through detailed activity scheduling, resource planning, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for site work execution, material delivery, and quality compliance.
• Monitor work progress, document deviations, and escalation issues to the Manager Projects for resolution.
• Ensure all project activities comply with EHS guidelines, SOPs, and work permit systems.
• Support the preparation of tender specifications, bid evaluations, and technical clarifications.
• Conduct field verification and measurements to prepare asbuilt documentation and drawing updates.
• Participate in safety reviews (PSSR), inspections, and commissioning activities as required.
• Maintain daily site activity log, status updates, and documentation trail for project records.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, civil, and electrical teams for interface coordination.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety, and quality during execution in assigned project zones.
• Prepare closeout documents, lessons learned reports, and handover checklists post project completion.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in project execution, plant revamp, debottlenecking, or maintenance projects in process/manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, P&ID preparation, engineering drawings, and 3D modelling.
• DPT Level 2 Certification (Mandatory).
• Knowledge of MOC, engineering documentation, project coordination, and EHS practices.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.