Head Engineering

Job Title: Head – Engineering (Pressure Vessels, Structures & Piping)

Department: Engineering

Reporting To: Director / Plant Head / COO

Experience: 15+ Years (Heavy Engineering / EPC / Fabrication Industry)

Qualification: B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the complete engineering function covering pressure vessel design, structural fabrication, piping systems, and detail engineering, ensuring technical compliance, cost optimization, timely project execution, and coordination with production, quality, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & Management

• Head overall engineering department including design, drafting, and technical documentation teams
• Develop engineering strategies, standards, and SOPs aligned with project and business goals
• Guide, mentor, and review work of senior engineers, design engineers, and draftsmen
• Plan engineering resources and workload as per project schedules

2. Pressure Vessel Engineering

• Overall responsibility for design, review, and approval of pressure vessels
• Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII (Div 1 & 2), PD 5500, AD 2000, etc.
• Review:
• Design calculations
• GA & fabrication drawings
• Material selection and thickness calculations
• Coordinate with TPI, clients, and statutory authorities during design approvals

3. Structural Engineering

• Lead engineering for heavy and light structural fabrication
• Review and approve:
• Structural design calculations
• Connection detailing
• GA & shop drawings
• Ensure compliance with IS, AISC, AWS, Eurocodes as applicable
• Support production for fabrication feasibility and erection methodology

4. Piping Engineering

• Lead piping layout, routing, and stress coordination
• Review and approve:
• P&IDs
• Piping GA, ISO, and spool drawings
• Support design for piping supports
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1 / B31.3 / B31.8, project specs, and client standards

5. Detail Engineering & Drafting

• Oversee detail engineering deliverables including:
• Fabrication drawings
• BOMs and MTOs
• Welding details and NDT requirements
• Ensure drawing accuracy to avoid rework, material wastage, and production delays
• Implement drawing revision and document control systems

6. Project Coordination

• Act as single-point engineering contact for projects
• Coordinate with:
• Project management
• Production & fabrication shop
• Quality & inspection
• Procurement
• Participate in kick-off meetings, design reviews, and progress reviews

7. Quality, Codes & Compliance

• Ensure engineering outputs comply with:
• International codes & standards
• Client specifications
• Statutory and safety requirements
• Support audits (client, ISO, ASME, PED, etc.)
• Review NCRs and implement engineering corrective actions

8. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or safety
• Optimize material usage, fabrication methods, and design approaches
• Support estimation and tender engineering when required

9. Tools & Software

• Ensure effective use of engineering software such as:
• PV Elite / Compress / Auto PIPE / Caesar II
• STAAD / ETABS
• AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Inventor / Tekla
• Implement best practices for data management and drawing control

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in pressure vessels, structures, and piping engineering
• In-depth knowledge of international codes & standards
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong coordination between engineering–production–quality–project teams
• Client-facing and TPI interaction experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of engineering deliverables
• Reduction in rework and fabrication issues
• Compliance to codes, standards, and client requirements
• Engineering cost optimization and productivity improvement
• Team performance and skill development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person