Mechanical Engineer

Xpress Services; NTR; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpress Services in India is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, install, and maintain mechanical systems for biogas plants. You will create drawings, perform calculations and select equipment, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will oversee installation and commissioning, troubleshoot during testing, and perform preventive maintenance and system optimization to boost efficiency and reliability of digesters, gas holders, and piping networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• 5+ years of professional experience in design, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems for industrial plants, preferably biogas plants.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and machine design.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software such as AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of industrial equipment such as pumps, compressors and heat exchangers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for biogas plants, including digesters, gas holders, slurry handling systems and piping networks.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications for all mechanical equipment and systems.
• Perform mechanical calculations, including pressure vessel design, fluid flow analysis and heat transfer calculations.
• Select and specify mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, blowers, valves and heat exchangers.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems, ensuring proper alignment, installation and safety measures.
• Conduct site inspections and supervise mechanical contractors during installation and testing.
• Commission and test mechanical systems, including digesters, gas holders, slurry handling systems and piping networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during the commissioning phase.
• Provide technical support for operation and maintenance of mechanical systems within the biogas plant.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems such as pump failures, leaks, blockages and equipment wear.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including pump inspections, bearing replacements and equipment overhauls.
• Maintain accurate records of all mechanical maintenance activities.
• Analyze biogas plant operations and identify areas for improvement in mechanical system performance and efficiency.
• Implement process optimization strategies to enhance gas production, reduce energy consumption and improve overall plant efficiency.
• Investigate and implement new technologies to improve the performance and reliability of biogas plant mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and best practices related to operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement safety measures to prevent mechanical accidents.
• Train plant operators on safe operation and maintenance procedures for mechanical equipment.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and biogas technologies.
• Explore and implement innovative technologies to improve the design, operation and maintenance of biogas plant mechanical systems.
• Conduct R&D activities to optimize mechanical systems for specific biogas plant applications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pumps & compressors

Troubleshooting

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

SolidWorks

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Design and develop mechanical systems for biogas plants, including digesters, gas holders, slurry handling systems (pumps, mixers, agitators) and piping networks.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications for all mechanical equipment and systems.
• Perform mechanical calculations, including pressure vessel design, fluid flow analysis and heat transfer calculations.
• Select and specify mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, blowers, valves and heat exchangers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API).

Installation & Commissioning

• Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems, ensuring proper alignment, installation and safety measures.
• Conduct site inspections and supervise mechanical contractors during installation and testing.
• Commission and test mechanical systems, including digesters, gas holders, slurry handling systems and piping networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during the commissioning phase.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Provide technical support for operation and maintenance of mechanical systems within the biogas plant.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems such as pump failures, leaks, blockages and equipment wear.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including pump inspections, bearing replacements and equipment overhauls.
• Maintain accurate records of all mechanical maintenance activities.

Process Optimization

• Analyze biogas plant operations and identify areas for improvement in mechanical system performance and efficiency.
• Implement process optimization strategies to enhance gas production, reduce energy consumption and improve overall plant efficiency.
• Investigate and implement new technologies to improve the performance and reliability of biogas plant mechanical systems.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and best practices related to operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement safety measures to prevent mechanical accidents.
• Train plant operators on safe operation and maintenance procedures for mechanical equipment.

Research & Development

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and biogas technologies.
• Explore and implement innovative technologies to improve the design, operation and maintenance of biogas plant mechanical systems.
• Conduct R&D activities to optimize mechanical systems for specific biogas plant applications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• 5+ years of professional experience in design, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems for industrial plants, preferably biogas plants.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and machine design.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software such as AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of industrial equipment such as pumps, compressors and heat exchangers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with renewable energy technologies, particularly biogas.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.