Mechanical Project Engineer

Galaxy Surfactants

Jhagadia

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Galaxy Surfactants seeks a Project Engineer (Mechanical) to lead execution and site coordination for chemical process plant projects in Gujarat. The role stresses safety, QA/QC, and cross-functional teamwork with Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.

You will review GA, P&ID, PFD, and isometrics, ensure compliance with design specs, manage contractors, monitor schedules, and control costs while upholding PTW, JSA, and HIRA processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.).
Experience in Project Engineering/Project Execution within chemical/process industries.

Responsibilities

Execute mechanical construction activities for chemical process plant projects.
Supervise erection and installation of static and rotary equipment.
Coordinate piping fabrication and installation (metallic, non-metallic, lined).
Coordinate structural steel erection and installation.
Ensure coordination with Civil, Electrical & Instrumentation teams.
Manage contractors, vendors, and subcontractors at site.
Review and execute GA, P&ID, PFD, Isometrics, Plant Layout drawings.
Verify field installations against engineering documents.
Ensure adherence to design specs and project standards.
Monitor safety with PTW, JSA, HIRA; ensure safe lifting/rigging.

Skills

Mechanical Construction Management

Equipment Erection & Installation

Piping Fabrication & Installation

Contractor & Vendor Management

Project Planning & Scheduling

QA/QC Management

Safety Management & PTW Systems

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

Cost & Time Control

Cross-Functional Team Coordination

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera P6

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Site Coordination

Execute mechanical construction activities for chemical process plant projects.
Supervise erection and installation of:
- Static equipment such as Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Columns, and Tanks.
- Rotary equipment such as Pumps, Blowers, Compressors, and Agitators.
Coordinate piping fabrication and installation activities for:
- Metallic piping
- Non-metallic piping
- Lined piping systems
Coordinate structural steel erection and installation activities.
Ensure seamless coordination with Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
Manage and coordinate activities of contractors, vendors, and subcontractors at project sites.

2. Drawing & Specification Compliance

Review and execute work in accordance with:
- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
- Isometric Drawings
- Plant Layout Drawings
Verify field installations against approved engineering documents.
Ensure strict adherence to design specifications and project standards.
Prevent unauthorized deviations and obtain necessary approvals for any design modifications.

3. Contractor & Resource Management

Supervise contractor workforce and site manpower deployment.
Monitor and track project progress through:
- Daily reports
- Weekly reviews
- Monthly progress reports
Manage resource allocation to ensure optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
Drive productivity improvements and maintain project schedules.
Monitor project quality, timelines, and budget performance.

4. Safety Implementation (Critical Responsibility)

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project activities.
Identify and mitigate hazards associated with chemical process plants, including:
- Fire hazards
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Pressure-related hazards
- Mechanical risks
Ensure implementation and compliance of:
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Job Work Method Statements (JWMS)
Ensure strict adherence to Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures for:
- Hot Work
- Work at Height
- Confined Space Entry
- LOTOTO (Lockout-Tagout-Tryout)
- Line Breaking Activities
Verify safe lifting and rigging practices during heavy equipment handling and installation.

5. Time & Cost Management

Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
Identify and resolve delays, constraints, and bottlenecks.
Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
Support project planning and scheduling activities.
Optimize resource utilization to achieve schedule and cost targets.
Monitor project performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions where required.

6. Quality Control & Inspection

Ensure compliance with project quality standards and specifications.
Monitor and verify:
- Welding quality as per WPS/PQR requirements
- Hydrostatic testing activities
- Equipment alignment and installation tolerances
- Mechanical completion activities
Coordinate inspections with contractor QA/QC teams.
Participate in punch point closure, quality audits, and client inspections.
Ensure all mechanical works are completed in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in Project Engineering/Project Execution within:
- Chemical Plants
- Specialty Chemical Plants
- Petrochemical Plants
- Process Industries

Required Skills & Competencies