Lead Engineer- Material handling (NEW)

Hanwha Ocean; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in India is seeking a Senior Lead Material Handling Engineer to oversee advanced technical guidance for material handling in FPSO, FLNG, and offshore projects. The role necessitates a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, with 7 years in a relevant capacity. Responsibilities include managing material handling procedures, providing engineering support, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years working experience with 7 years in Oil & Gas industries.
• Minimum 1 FPSO / FLNG / Offshore FEED/EPCI Project experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project on Material Handling engineering activities.
• Provide advanced expertise in material handling procedures.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during the fabrication and installation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fluent in English

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Location: Noida, IN

Requisition ID: 1448

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas‑based and combined‑cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world‑class, end‑to‑end energy solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry.

Position Overview

The Lead Material Handling Engineer is a senior technical expert responsible for leading the project and providing advanced technical guidance for the Material Handling related engineering activities in the Topside facilities for FPSO/FLNG or Offshore facilities.

This role involves developing innovative engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, developing corporate technical standards/procedures/standard specification/Design Philosophy/Design Basis, workflow and keep them updated, integral, practical and fit to purpose with incorporating Project Lesson Learns.

The Lead Material Handling Engineer plays a crucial role in project execution, from initial design to final implementation, and acts as a key technical interface with clients and stakeholders. This role may require frequent travel to the US, Europe, and Asia.

The ideal candidate of the position will have a strong background in Offshore Oil & Gas Industry, be an expert in Topsides Material Handling Engineering, and provide strategic focus in the Topsides Material Handling Engineering for Conceptual/pre‑FEED/FEED/EPC(I) projects of FPSO, FLNG or offshore facilities.

The strategic focus will also include providing support to Hanwha Ocean engineering teams based in USA/Netherland/Singapore and elsewhere as necessary including Conceptual, pre‑FEED and FEED for projects in the offshore area in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Discipline / Principal Engineer to manage corporate organization and mentoring junior engineers.
• Provide advanced expertise in prescribing material handling procedures and schemes of all topside equipment (such as turbine generators, compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, etc.), packages (ECU, RO, etc.), manual and control valves, components etc.
• Good knowledge to select relevant handling equipment (hoist, trolleys, etc.) during the conceptual design / proposal phase and conduct specific studies during the basic and detailed engineering phases.
• Resolution of the issue related to material handling with various inter discipline, Vendors, Client, Class etc.
• Prepare and review of Material Handling Philosophy/ Basis, Material Handling Report/ presentation, List of material handling equipment with specification, input related to material handling to all suppliers.
• Review of various packages/ equipment offers and supplier’s drawing and assess handling aspects.
• Lead and Conduct design reviews (Material Handling workshop) and participate in technical discussions (3D Model review, Vendor’s KOM etc.) to present handling details and provide expertise suggestion and propose the optimum, safe environmentally & competitive technical solution.
• Answer general queries arising from clients, contractors or internal company departments on aspects related to material handling.
• Manage interface with all relevant disciplines to get necessary information for engineering or to provide data to other disciplines for their engineering.
• Interface with all stake holders and 3D designers to implement the handling requirements.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during the fabrication, installation & commissioning phases.
• Review and approve the work of less experienced team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical problems encountered during project execution.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and compliant with design code, standards, project requirements and quality management systems.
• Provide engineering review and support for bid proposal including estimate of manhour and cost.
• Raise Technical Queries towards the client’s project documents, Design basis to ensure all scopes of work and design basis are clarified.
• Incorporate and update Lessons Learnt Database.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years working experience with 7 years’ experience in Oil & Gas industries (FPSO contractor or Offshore/Onshore EPC contractor).
• Minimum 1 FPSO / FLNG / Offshore FEED/EPCI Project experience.
• Leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with and to communicate effectively with co‑workers, vendors, clients and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English, with strong oral and written communication skills.

Diversity And Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

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Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.