Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Summary:

Responsible for on-site planning, supervision, and execution of mechanical and piping works in both greenfield (new facility) and brownfield (expansion/modification) industrial projects. This includes static and rotary equipment erection, piping fabrication and erection, and ensuring adherence to project timelines, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Execution &Supervision

• Supervise erection of mechanical equipment: pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors,

vessels, etc.

• Oversee piping fabrication, fit-up, welding, NDT, hydrotesting, and erection as per isometric

drawings and P&IDs.

• Review GA drawings, piping layouts, and support drawings for constructability and interface

issues.

2. Greenfield & Brownfield Project Focus

• For Greenfield Projects: Handle complete mechanical setup of new plants including utilities,

tank farms, process equipment, and piping networks.

• For Brownfield Projects: Execute modifications in running plants with focus on shutdown

coordination, tie-ins, safety, and isolation procedures.

3. Contractor & Resource Coordination

• Monitor contractor performance, manpower deployment, and productivity.

• Coordinate with planning and procurement for timely delivery of equipment, spools, and

supports.

• Manage site inventory of tools, equipment, and consumables.

4. Quality & Safety Compliance

• Ensure welding is done as per WPS/PQR and ITPs are followed for inspection and testing.

• Conduct fit-up and welding inspections, witness NDT, and support QA/QC documentation.

• Enforce HSE policies; participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and ensure work permits are in place.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily progress reports (DPR), joint measurement records, and inspection checklists.

• Support preparation of as-built documentation and project handover dossiers.

• Raise RFIs, TQs, and coordinate with design for site clarifications.

Key Skills Required:

• Sound knowledge of piping codes (ASME B31.3), welding procedures, and mechanical

equipment handling.

• Hands-on experience in static and rotary equipment erection and piping systems.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layout, and support drawings.

• Familiarity with MS Office, AutoCAD, and basic project tracking tools (MS Project/Primavera).

• Good interpersonal skills for coordination across disciplines and contractor teams.