Mechanical Lead

Mechanical Engineering Leadership:

• Lead all mechanical engineering activities from project initiation to completion.
• Provide technical guidance to mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables and calculations.
• Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Mechanical Design & Engineering:

• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, and client standards.
• Oversee equipment selection (pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, piping, valves, heat exchangers).
• Coordinate mechanical engineering inputs with process, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

EPC Project Execution Support:

• Participate in project planning, constructability reviews, and design reviews (HAZID, HAZOP).
• Provide mechanical input during procurement, fabrication, and installation phases.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and site-related mechanical issues.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities.

Construction & Site Supervision:

• Supervise mechanical construction and installation activities on-site.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, method statements, and QA/QC requirements.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors’ mechanical works.
• Conduct site inspections and witness tests as required.

Equipment & Materials Management:

• Prepare and review equipment datasheets and material requisitions.
• Evaluate technical bids and participate in vendor selection.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of mechanical equipment and materials.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure mechanical works comply with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Participate in inspections, FATs, SATs, pressure tests, and mechanical completion activities.
• Ensure proper documentation, including MDRs, as-built drawings, and handover dossiers.
• Support audits and client inspections.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE):

• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Ensure safe work practices during lifting, installation, and commissioning.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.

Stakeholder & Client Coordination:

• Interface with clients, consultants, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide technical clarifications and progress updates to project management.
• Support commercial and contract teams with technical inputs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and review mechanical progress reports.
• Track engineering and construction milestones.
• Maintain updated mechanical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project close-out and final handover.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• COREN registration (or eligibility) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in oil & gas servicing and EPC projects.
• Strong experience in mechanical design, construction, and commissioning.
• Hands-on knowledge of EPC project execution.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of oil & gas mechanical systems and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in engineering software and MS Office tools.