Lead Engineer - Technical Compliance

Saur Energy International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International seeks a Compliance Project Manager to oversee regulatory adherence for gas power plants and related TRS categories. You will coordinate with engineering, sourcing and field teams, ensuring compliance with EU/ASME/IBC/Grid Codes.

This role involves interaction with certifiers, regulators and inspection agencies on global projects. The ideal candidate brings a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 6+ years in energy/engineering, and a proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 6+ years experience in energy/engineering in international companies.
• Identify and resolve regulatory and compliance issues quickly and effectively.
• Good understanding of legislative requirements and industry standards.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drive project regulatory compliance for all technologies in Power Plants and TRS categories.
• Flow down regulatory requirements to engineering, sourcing and other functions.
• Collect Codes & Standards requirements and build a compliance strategy plan.
• Conduct regulatory compliance assessments and manage project technical compliance plans.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, design & field teams to resolve compliance issues.
• Interact with certification agencies and regulators to obtain product certification or registration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Process management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ATEX/EMC/PED/LV standards

ASME

IBC

Grid Codes

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive project regulatory compliance for all technologies part of Power Plants (GT, GEN, ST, BOP, HRSG, Controls) and for all TRS categories (Environmental compliance, Pressure equipment compliance, Explosive atmospheres compliance, machinery safety compliance, etc.) for Gas Power Heavy-Duty and Aero-Derivative Units.
• Flow down regulatory requirements to engineering, sourcing and other functions as required.
• Collect contractual Codes & Standards requirements and build a compliance strategy plan.
• Conduct regulatory compliance assessments and manages project technical compliance plans to meet the requirements by reviewing and understanding the applicable Regulations and referenced Standards
• Partner with Manufacturing, Design & field teams to successfully resolve regulatory compliance issues.
• Assist equipment inspections & audits in manufacturing as well as customer sites as needed for codes & standards compliance requirements.
• Interact with outside engineering firms, certification and inspection agencies, governmental agencies, authorities to provide product compliance with applicable regional or national Technical Regulations to gain the needed product certification or registration.
• Maintain awareness of the latest technical regulations developments.
• Coordinate a team of compliance project engineers
• Serve as an approver for TRS information packages or technical files for its eventual submission to authorities.
• Manage project schedule and cost of TRS compliance for the scope of work.
• Lead the solution of technical problems related to compliance of equipment to technical regulations
• Monitor and effectively communicate project status, business issues and potential non-compliance risks for the project
• Participate as a presenter in technical and project reviews
• Communicate results/actions to the relevant engineering and project teams
• Act independently in achieving project TRS compliance
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and interfaces with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Be proactive towards business initiatives such as Quality, PLM multi-generation roll out, Productivity (Lean), Product Cost Out (PCO) and continuous improvement
• Work within the guidelines of applicable internal Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards
• Promote & Prioritize “Safety” culture

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in international companies in energy business. (more than 6 years), preferably in engineering. Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Shall be capable of (i) identifying and resolving regulatory and compliance issues quickly and effectively and (ii) dealing with Regulators and resolving concerns.
• Good understanding of legislative requirements, current compliance practices and industry standards.
• Occasional travel required.
• Demonstrated expertise in generally accepted codes & standards like EU (ATEX, EMC, PED, LV), ASME, IBC, and Grid Codes. Either certified by an external entity or by experience in a technology or set of industrial products
• Demonstrated ability in managing high impact or complex regulatory compliance projects across functions
• Knowledge in Energy Industry
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and leadership experience
• High level of Integrity.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with cross functional teams, management and front‑line associates.
• Proven ability to work with engineering, project management, inspection & certification companies to expediently resolve technical issues.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities.
• Strong analytical, process management and implementation skills
• Self-motivated with high energy and personal integrity