Mechanical Engineer-Projects ( Section Head)

JSW Cement; Ballari; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Cement in Ballari, Karnataka, India is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to manage erection, installation, commissioning, and project execution for the cement plant grinding unit. You will ensure completion within schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements, coordinating with consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.

The role covers planning, procurement coordination, site management, QA/QC, and successful pre-commissioning and performance testing, with handover to

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, layouts, GA and specs.
• Coordinate with consultants, equipment suppliers, and OEMs.
• Lead erection and installation of grinding unit equipment.
• Prepare execution plans, schedules, and resource plans.
• Monitor progress against milestones and ensure availability of resources.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and OEM recommendations.
• Oversee QA/QC, safety, and testing during commissioning.
• Coordinate handover to operations after performance testing.

Job description

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage all mechanical engineering, equipment erection, installation, commissioning, and project execution activities for the cement plant grinding unit, ensuring completion within approved project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Mechanical Engineering & Design Coordination

• Review mechanical engineering drawings, equipment layouts, GA drawings, foundation drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and OEMs.
• Review equipment data sheets, technical documents, and material specifications.
• Ensure proper integration of mechanical equipment with civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Resolve site engineering issues and technical discrepancies.

B. Equipment Erection & Installation

Lead and supervise installation and erection of major grinding unit equipment, including:

• Raw material feeding systems and belt conveyors.
• Vertical Roller Mill (VRM) / Ball Mill.
• Dynamic and static separators.
• Bucket elevators and belt conveyors.
• Cement mill feeding and discharge systems.
• Cement silos and associated mechanical equipment.
• Bulk loading systems.
• Dust collectors, bag filters, and fans.
• Air slides, screw conveyors, and pneumatic conveying systems.
• Gearboxes, motors, couplings, and lubrication systems.
• Compressed air and hydraulic systems.

C. Project Planning & Execution

• Prepare mechanical execution plans, erection schedules, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress against approved milestones.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, instrumentation, procurement, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure timely availability of equipment, materials, tools, tackles, and manpower.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors for productivity and quality.
• Identify project bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

D. Quality Control & Inspection

• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and OEM recommendations.
• Monitor equipment alignment, levelling, grouting, and foundation readiness.
• Supervise welding, fabrication, machining, and installation activities.
• Ensure inspection and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspection and documentation.
• Ensure completion of mechanical checklists and punch-point clearance.

E. Safety Management

• Ensure implementation of HSE standards at the project site.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with work permits, lifting plans, and working-at-height requirements.
• Monitor heavy lifting, rigging, and material handling operations.
• Ensure safe execution of all mechanical erection and commissioning activities.

F. Commissioning & Performance Testing

• Lead mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure equipment lubrication, alignment, rotation checks, and trial runs.
• Coordinate no-load and load testing of equipment.
• Support process teams during grinding unit commissioning.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems during trial operation.
• Ensure achievement of design capacity, equipment reliability, and performance parameters.
• Coordinate final handover to the operations and maintenance team.

G. Contract & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, OEM representatives, and erection contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance and manpower deployment.
• Review contractor bills, measurement sheets, and work completion certificates.
• Resolve technical and contractual issues related to mechanical works.
• Ensure timely closure of vendor and contractor deliverables.