Lead - Mechanical

Apraava; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apraava seeks an experienced wind project engineer to oversee WTG installation and on-site activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements. You will coordinate with engineers, technicians, and contractors, monitor progress, and document results.

You will lead testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities while maintaining quality and timely reporting to stakeholders. Extensive fieldwork and safety oversight are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience recognized.
• Post-Graduation in Project/Construction Management preferred.
• Total experience 8–14 years; wind project installation 6–8 years.
• Valid Work at Height certification from GW.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the installation of WTG (prefer Envision).
• Ensure safety & regulatory compliance at site.
• Track project progress to meet schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Prepare progress reports and technical documentation.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to meet needs.
• Supervise on-site engineers/contractors and NCR handling.

Skills

Wind project knowledge

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Post Graduation in Project/ Construction Management

Tools

Envision

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities

• Monitor the installation of WTG ( preferably Envision)
• Ensure that all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure that the project is delivered to the required quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and tests to ensure that the system is operating correctly and efficiently.
• Prepare reports and documentation on project progress and technical specifications.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure that their needs and requirements are met.
• Manage and Monitor the work of other engineers, technicians, and contractors on site.
• Post erection/ installation complete the inspection and testing checklists mentioning the observations, if any. In case of major observations/ Defects, notify site management and issue Quality NCRs/ Observation reports to EPC Partners and subsequent follow-ups to get the detects/ observations cleared.
• Witness of testing and pre-commissioning/ commissioning activities.

Major Activities

• Monitor the Erection/ Installation, pre-commissioning/ Commissioning activities of the following as per SOP & FQP:
• Installation of Wind Turbine Generator
• Survey of Logistic routes and co-ordination with Vendors for Safe movement of Crane, WTG Materials
• Monitoring Heavy Material Movement from Storage yard to WTG location and Reverse Logistics
• WTG Audit for punch Points and co-ordination with Vendor for closure of Punch points
• Quality in process Inspection
• Coordination with Commissioning team for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities , STPT etc.,
• Maintain a list of Consumable WTG Major parts for tracking
• Prepare the safe run / HOTO inspection check list
• Responsible for HOTO Process
• Ensuring Compliance of Applicable standards, Regulation and Documentation.

Inspection & Validation on Receipt of the following:

• WTG Material like Panels, Structure Material, Steel towers, Nacelle, Hub, Blade, Hardware, Lift etc.,
• Crane and allied Equipment
• Tools & Tackles for Unloading, Loading and Installation of WTG Materials
• Post Inspection complete the inspection checklist mentioning the observations, if any. In case of major observations/ Defects, notify site management and issue Quality NCRs/ Observation reports to EPC Partners and subsequent follow-ups to get the detects/ observations cleared.
• Maintaining Valid Records, Updated drawings, FQP, SOP, Checklist, DPR, Material Register, Delay Register etc.,

HSSE

• Provide inputs to Project Management team on HSSE aspect observation to Project Management team.
• Make observations of safety non-conformance for each contractor. Conduct discussions with contractors for safety improvements.
• Ensure PPE compliance at site as per agreed standards
• Ensure and adhere the PTW system during project phase
• Attend and conduct the TBT and Sunset meeting.
• Any safety non-compliance at site, bring immediate attention to Project Management team.
• Ensure LTI free site during project phase.
• Create awareness of BBS and other safety initiatives

INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work

• Construction and Project Management Team
• Engineering, BD & Commercial Team, HSSE, Quality Team - for providing information

External Clients

Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work

• EPC Partners, Third party execution monitoring agencies & OEMs, O&M

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Additional Qualification: - Post Graduation in Project/ Construction Management will be preferred

Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Wind projects Mechanical systems
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, codes, and standards in Wind energy
• Experience in managing and supervising teams of engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues on site
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software

Relevant and total years of Experience

• Overall experience: 8-10 years for Graduates / 10-14 years for Diploma Holders
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Wind project installation ( Preferably Envision Model )
• Valid Work at Height certification from GW