Mechanical Static Design HEAD / Manager

• Ensure optimal utilisation of the design team - engineers & draftsmen
• Prepare / Review / Approve Design calculations, BOQs, etc.
• Provide inputs & guidance to the engineers / draftsmen for preparation of GAD, Fabrication, shell development, piping layouts, isometric drawings etc.
• Liaising with project site execution team / client consultant for updating all engineering activities
• Resolve issues related to design changes/material specs during execution / construction phase of the projects.
• Provide/ Prepare Technical bid package based on the tender / drawings along with complete technical specifications including drawings, datasheet etc.
• Provide relevant technical inputs to procurement team for RFQ.
• Liaise with vendors for evaluation of technical offers and ensure that material/equipment/item procured is complying to tender specifications or client requirement.
• Provide technical inputs to contracts manager for variation/ claims order due to changes in tender specifications/ design/ material.
• Liaising with external design consultants.
• Review and optimise design in line with latest standard, codes, safety and costs.
• Update and review daily engineering progress for all projects and provide relevant alerts to the project co-ordinator/ planning engineer to avoid delays in execution due to non-availability of fabrication/ construction drawings.
• Ability to understand and use relevant National and International Codes and Standards, use them effectively in designing activities and providing optimal design solution including value engineering.
• Knowledge of compatibility of material of construction.
• Ensure that project timelines are not delayed due to engineering issues.

Desired Qualification Criteria & Skill sets

• Bachelors degree in mechanical with minimum 20 years of relevant experience
• Well versed with static equipment design including cross country pipelines & in-plant piping
• Good knowledge of relevant standards like API 650, API 620, ASME codes, OISD 236/118, ISO standards and other relevant standards / codes.
• Prior experience in design of Tank Fabrication and Steel pipeline works
• Exposure to designing of double walled refrigerated tanks & mounded bullets for LPG / LNG storage terminal
• Preferred Industry Chemicals, Oil & Gas
• Must be able to lead a team of design engineers & draftsmen
• Self-motivated and high level performing
• Ability to perform & deliver under minimal instructions/supervision.
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Methodological approach with high attention to details
• Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of design softwares including Staad.
• Ability to forecast and plan for pending issues and resolve them timely.
• Knowhow in civil design will be added advantage.