Job description
Role Description (Discipline General)
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the specification, technical evaluation, and design assurance of all static and rotating equipment within the processing areas of refinery, renewable fuel production facilities, and petrochemicals related to investment project execution. The Engineer's involvement starts from the study phase where they are responsible for translating the process requirements into preliminary equipment datasheets and establishing the Basis of Design for all major machinery and vessels. The initial equipment list and preliminary specifications, prepared in the definition phase, will set the foundation for subsequent procurement and detailed design activities. In the definition phase, the Mechanical engineer focuses on finalizing the equipment specifications, ensuring full compliance with international standards (e.g., ASME, API) and project safety requirements, and establishing vendor scopes of supply. The procurement process for critical, long-lead equipment takes place in the definition phase and continues with detailed design review in the execution phase. Mechanical Engineer prepares relevant Material Requisitions (MRs), technical bid evaluations, and all engineering documentation related to vendor data review, including pressure vessel calculations, vibration analysis, and mechanical seals specifications.
Description of tasks (Discipline General)
• Study/Concept: Preliminary calculations, dimensioning and simulations • Definition/Basic: Thermal dimensioning, preparation of Mechanical data sheets, Material Requisitions (MR´s), Technical bid analysis (TBE), Participation in 30% model reviews • Execution/Detailed: Material Requistions (MR´s), Mechanical data sheets, Purchase negotiations, Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE), Commenting vendor documentation, Expediting, Job definitions for equipment modifications, design reviews, as-builts and data handover
Required skills and competencies (Discipline General)
Skills and competencies include, but are not limited to: • Proficiency in design tools such as Autocad, Inventor. • Strong knowledge of design codes for different kind of process equipment (PED, Machine directive, ATEX), pressure vessels and rotating equipment • Strong knowledge of manufacturing, maintainability and reliability related factors. • Ability to interpret strength calculations and reports. • Understanding of process safety and risk mitigation. Qualifications
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline min. 10 years’ in mechanical engineering for industrial/process plants (greenfield and brownfield/capital projects).
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. min. 7 years’ in mechanical engineering for industrial/process plants (greenfield and brownfield/capital projects).
• Demonstrated Chief Design Engineer / Lead Design Engineer experience (incl. resource and team management, scope and work planning, coordination across functions & stakeholders, quality & compliance management, risk, issue and change management, communication & reporting, construction & commissioning support)
• Demonstrated experience working on brownfield modification projects, including integration with existing plant assets and legacy infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations, safe work practices, and risk mitigation in operational plant environments.
• Strong expertise in: o Static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, filters)
o Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes)
o HVAC systems, utility systems, and packaged equipment
o Piping interfaces, equipment layout, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Proficient in preparing and reviewing: o Equipment datasheets and specifications
o Mechanical design calculations and selection reports
o Vendor documents, engineering drawings, 3D model reviews
o MTOs, requisitions, and technical bid evaluations
• Strong understanding of industry standards and codes such as ASME, API, ISO, EN, PED, and relevant local regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design scope within a project—planning work, tracking progress, and ensuring delivery quality.
• Experience coordinating interfaces with Process, Piping/Layout, Civil, Electrical, and Automation engineering teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, design deviations, and compliance gaps during project execution.
• Fluency in English, with strong communication skills for presenting concepts, leading meetings, and preparing high quality documentation. Finish language skills is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing deliverables, schedules, and engineering change control within the mechanical discipline.
• Experience to work in international Onsite – Offshore (India) teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience across FEED, basic engineering, and detailed design phases.
• Practical experience with vendor packages, including review, inspection, FAT participation, and integration with plant systems.
• Site experience, including: o Installation support
o As built verification
o Troubleshooting of rotating/static equipment
o Commissioning/start up support
• Familiarity with 3D plant design tools (e.g., E3D/S3D) and multidisciplinary model coordination.
• Understanding of vibration analysis, nozzle loads, alignment tolerances, and rotating equipment performance parameters.
• Exposure to energy efficiency, mechanical optimization, and reliability engineering concepts.
• Experience contributing to proposal development, discipline execution strategies, and workhour estimates.
Technical & Delivery Competencies
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process data, and system requirements into mechanical equipment design and selection.
• Ensures mechanical designs account for constructability, maintainability, operability, and project HSE requirements.
• Strong capability in reviewing and checking mechanical deliverables, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Ability to identify design risks, evaluate alternatives, and propose effective technical solutions.
• Manages discipline documentation, revision control, and compliance with project procedures.
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