Supervisor – Mechanical Erection & Commissioning

Astrobase Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrobase Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Supervisor – Mechanical Erection & Commissioning to oversee on-site mechanical installation, piping, pressure vessel erection, testing and commissioning activities at project sites.

The role requires hands-on experience with pressure vessels, piping systems and cryogenic facilities, plus strong coordination and documentation skills to ensure safe, compliant and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical construction, piping, equipment installation, or commissioning.
• Hands-on exposure to pressure vessels, piping systems, utility systems, or cryogenic facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, installation drawings, and technical documents.
• Strong coordination, reporting, and workforce supervision skills.
• Willingness to work at project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation of pressure vessels, cryogenic systems, piping, valves, utility systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Ensure erection and installation activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Coordinate daily activities with contractors, technicians, rigging teams, and monitor manpower utilization, productivity and progress.
• Assist in hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, leak testing, functional testing, and system validation activities.
• Verify systems are prepared and ready for testing and commissioning; participate in punch-point closure and handover.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

P&ID interpretation

On-site supervision

Team coordination

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Supervisor – Mechanical Erection & Commissioning

4 years

Full-Time

ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Astrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISRO

scientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing,

manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by a

vision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launch

vehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part

of a team creating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the

first private

space company from India to land on the moon economically.

Position Overview

The Supervisor – Mechanical Erection & Commissioning will be responsible for

supervising day-to-day mechanical installation, piping, pressure vessel

erection, testing, and commissioning activities at site. The role will support the

monitoring progress, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining safe

execution practices.

The position requires strong practical knowledge of mechanical construction,

equipment installation, piping works, testing procedures, and commissioning

support activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mechanical Installation Supervision

• Supervise installation of pressure vessels, cryogenic systems, piping,
• valves, utility systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Ensure erection and installation activities are carried out in accordance with
• approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Monitor equipment alignment, fit-up, assembly, support installation, and
• readiness for testing.
• Verify completion of mechanical works prior to inspections and
• commissioning activities.

Site Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities with contractors, technicians, rigging teams, and
• Monitor manpower utilization, productivity, and construction progress.
• Ensure materials, tools, lifting equipment, and consumables are available for
• planned activities.
• Report technical issues and site constraints to the Engineer / Senior
• Engineer for resolution.
• Assist in hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, leak testing, functional
• testing, and system validation activities.
• Verify systems are prepared and ready for testing and commissioning.
• Participate in punch-point closure and system handover activities.
• Maintain testing records and commissioning documentation as assigned.

Quality Control

• Verify installation quality, workmanship, tolerances, and compliance with
• approved requirements.
• Support quality inspections, documentation reviews, and corrective actions.
• Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, and completion reports.
• Ensure deviations are reported and resolved appropriately.

Safety Compliance

• Ensure all mechanical and commissioning activities comply with approved safety
• procedures.
• Monitor contractor compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety inspections, and risk mitigation activities.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions and support implementation of corrective
• measures.

Technical Expertise

• Mechanical Equipment Installation
• Industrial Piping Works

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical construction, piping, equipment
• installation, or commissioning activities.
• Hands‑on exposure to pressure vessels, piping systems, utility systems, or cryogenic
• facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, installation drawings, and
• technical documents.
• Strong coordination, reporting, and workforce supervision skills.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning activities for industrial mechanical systems
• Willingness to work at project sites as required.