Mechanical Piping Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Take up jobs with a clear understanding of objectives and complete details
• Plan the job sequence to complete tasks in the shortest possible time, advising contractors on critical path activities and timelines
• Coordinate issuance and collection of required materials (CPCL scope of supply) and monitor correct usage
• Read and understand piping modification and replacement drawings as per inspection work lists
• Obtain clarifications from CPCL Maintenance Engineer before starting jobs if required
• Coordinate with CPCL manufacturing and contractors to release pipelines promptly and identify locations for blinding, hose connections, and flange wedge openings
• Be physically present during the first hot work on every pipeline to ensure safety
• Monitor progress of replacement/modification work joint-wise for each pipeline
• Follow up with CPCL Inspection for clearances on fit-up, welding, tests (DP test, Radiography), stress relieving, and hydrotesting
• Review shift handover logs and communicate effectively with CPCL engineers and outsourced teams
• Visit site regularly to check ongoing jobs and provide inputs to prevent resource constraints or delays
• Maintain vigilance on safety, immediately rectify violations, and report them to CPCL and Safety Engineers
• Document progress details in the Shift Turnover Log book, including activity start/completion times
• Summarize completed jobs (welding joints, stress relieving, radiography, hydrotests) at shift end in the provided format
• Ensure jobs are executed according to work lists, safety procedures, refinery FS guidelines, and maintenance work standards
• Prepare daily status reports as required by CPCL Manager
• Coordinate with contractors and prepare material requirement plans; communicate with CPCL Planning Manager
• Liaise with various refinery departments such as Inspection and Manufacturing for smooth execution

General Requirements:

• Familiarity with codes and standards like ASTM, ANSI, API
• Experience with pressure vessels, columns, towers, exchangers, heaters, reactors, and refinery piping systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with basic mechanical engineering knowledge
• Proficient in MS Office for report preparation
• Hands-on experience with Primavera project management software is mandatory
• Knowledge of CPCL rules, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Commitment to adhere to all safety rules while working in the refinery environment

Working Hours:

• 12-hour shifts (Day/Night)

Qualifications:

• B.Tech/BE/AMIE in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Diploma holders with 6 years relevant experience may also be considered
• Experience must relate to mechanical planning and supervision in refineries or petrochemical plants, with exposure to hydrocarbon plant maintenance