Static Equipment Engineer

Deepak Chem Tech Ltd; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepak Chem Tech Ltd is seeking an experienced Static Equipment Engineer to join the Corporate Engineering team. This role involves engineering governance, design review, and vendor evaluation for multisite chemical plant projects, with occasional travel to project sites.

The ideal candidate has a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of static equipment engineering experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry. Strong expertise in ASME codes and pressure vessel design is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in static equipment engineering within chemical/petrochemical/refinery projects.
• Experience with EPC companies or as Owners Engineer preferred.
• Experience in corporate engineering/design office environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve EPC engineering deliverables for static equipment.
• Develop and standardize corporate engineering specifications.
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) for static equipment.
• Coordinate with EPC engineering teams to ensure timely engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Expertise in ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2

Strong understanding of pressure vessel design and metallurgy

Knowledge of fabrication processes and NDT methods

Familiarity with PV Elite / COMPRESS

Ability to review stress analysis and mechanical calculations

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Full‑time)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Static Equipment Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering team. The role involves engineering governance, design review, specification development, vendor evaluation, and coordination with EPC partners for multisite chemical plant projects. The position is corporate office based, with occasional travel to project sites, vendor workshops, and design engineering consultant (DEC) offices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Design Review & Governance

• Review and approve EPC engineering deliverables for pressure vessels, columns, reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and other static equipment.
• Validate datasheets, design calculations, GA drawings, nozzle orientation, and fabrication drawings.
• Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII, TEMA, API 650/620, IS standards.
• Validate metallurgy, corrosion allowance, and MOC based on process requirements.
• Review mechanical design basis and facilitate value engineering.
• Prepare engineering trackers and reports to support project schedules.

2. Technical Specification & Standardization

• Develop and standardize corporate engineering specifications.
• Prepare and review Material Requisitions (MR) and Technical Purchase Specifications.
• Participate in HAZOP and safety review meetings at the corporate level.

3. Vendor & Technical Bid Evaluation

• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) for static equipment.
• Review vendor offers, lead technical clarifications, and approve vendor documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement to finalize technically compliant vendors.

4. Project Coordination & Monitoring

• Coordinate with EPC engineering teams to ensure timely engineering deliverables.
• Monitor engineering schedules, identify risks, and support on-site technical challenges.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

5. Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Review ITPs and quality documents.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve technical deviations when required.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Full‑time).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in static equipment engineering within chemical/petrochemical/refinery projects.
• Experience with EPC companies or as Owners Engineer preferred.
• Experience in corporate engineering/design office environment is desirable.

Technical Skills Required

• Expertise in ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2, TEMA, API 650/620.
• Strong understanding of pressure vessel design and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and NDT methods.
• Familiarity with PV Elite / COMPRESS.
• Ability to review stress analysis and mechanical calculations.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and engineering review skills.
• Excellent communication & cross‑functional coordination.
• Strategic thinking and technical decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from the corporate level.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.