Process Plant Engineer Mechanical

THERMAX; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

THERMAX is seeking a Process Plant Engineer (Mechanical) to manage and support operation, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and trial activities of pilot/process plants related to chemical technologies. The role includes ensuring equipment readiness for trials, coordinating with vendors, and supporting installation, commissioning and plant campaigns.

Strong hands-on experience with process equipment and ability to work in shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of process plant equipment and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers and piping.
• Experience in pilot/process plant operations and trial campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and readiness of process plants and mechanical equipment for planned trials.
• Manage overall pilot/process plant operation including shift operations and troubleshooting.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of process equipment and utilities.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, and equipment drawings; understand mechanical specifications.
• Support design, selection, and sizing of mechanical equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers and pumps.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment supply, service, inspection, repair and troubleshooting.
• Visit client/project sites for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and trials.

Skills

Process plant operations

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Shift operations

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Ownership & execution

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

Job Profile - Process Plant Engineer (Mechanical)

To manage and support the operation, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, modification and trial activities of pilot/process plants related to Coal/Biomass-to-Methanol, DME, H, Biofuels, Carbon Capture & Utilization and other emerging technologies.

A. Key Objective

To manage and support the operation, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, modification and trial activities of pilot/process plants related to Coal/Biomass-to-Methanol, DME, H, Biofuels, Carbon Capture & Utilization and other emerging technologies.

B. Major Deliverables

• Ensure availability and readiness of process plants and mechanical equipment for planned trials and campaigns.
• Manage and support overall pilot/process plant operation, including shift operations and troubleshooting.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of process equipment and utilities.
• Review and understand PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, equipment drawings and mechanical specifications.
• Support design, selection and sizing of mechanical/process equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, blowers, piping and other associated equipment.
• Support installation, erection, commissioning and modification of process plant equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment supply, service, inspection, repair and troubleshooting of critical mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with internal manufacturing, engineering, procurement and project teams for plant-related activities.
• Manage spares, consumables and mechanical maintenance requirements for plant operation.
• Support execution of short-duration and long-duration plant trials/campaigns and ensure equipment readiness.
• Identify operational/mechanical issues during trials and provide effective troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance, modifications, equipment history and trial-related activities.
• Support preparation of trial reports and technical documentation.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of mechanical equipment in coordination with the operations and safety teams.
• Visit client/project sites as required for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and trial activities.

3. Essential Attributes

• Strong understanding of process plant equipment, mechanical systems and relevant unit operations.
• Hands-on experience with equipment such as:
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Blowers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pressure vessels
  • Boilers
  • Cooling towers
  • Burners
  • Filter presses
  • Nitrogen PSA systems
  • Process piping and associated mechanical equipment
• Experience in plant maintenance, troubleshooting, erection, commissioning and modification activities.
• Working knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, equipment drawings and mechanical specifications.
• Experience in pilot plant/process plant operations and trial campaigns will be preferred.
• Experience with fluidized-bed systems will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work in shifts and support plant trials as required.
• Good coordination skills with cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors and internal manufacturing functions.
• Self-starter with strong ownership, problem-solving and execution capability.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle manpower and coordinate multiple plant activities efficiently.

4. Experience

Particular

Requirement

Total Desirable Experience

810 years

Minimum Relevant Experience

8 years

Preferred Industry Experience

Chemical / Fertilizer / Refinery / Petrochemical / Process Plant / Energy

5. Qualification

Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

6. Desired Type of Experience

• Process/pilot plant operation and maintenance
• Mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Process plant erection and commissioning
• Mechanical equipment selection and basic design/sizing
• Plant modification and debottlenecking
• Vendor and contractor coordination
• Trial/campaign execution in technology development or process plants
• Experience in Coal/Biomass-to-Chemicals, Methanol, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Gasification or similar emerging technologies will be preferred.

7. Other Information

Experience in companies/industries related to chemical, fertilizer, refinery, petrochemical, process plant, energy or technology development will be preferred.