Responsibilities:

• Direct engineering consultants, contractors, and international suppliers from design to commissioning
• Read and approve technical drawings and participate in engineering reviews
• Check tolerances, BOQs/BOMs, and transfer design to manufacturers via consultants
• Compute utility, grade requirements, and material stress factors for design specifications
• Coordinate with suppliers to develop specifications and select equipment
• Provide risk analysis and mitigation strategies for unexpected developments
• Supervise mechanical and fluid work progress including steelwork, plumbing, piping, and testing
• Report to Maintenance Head and update on all project developments
• Review design, H&S, and environmental conditions to identify and resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with work permits, CPCB, and H&S regulations
• Collect and audit data to produce technical reports and recommendations
• Evaluate complex problems and suggest trade-offs or compromises
• Prepare purchase requisitions with BOMs, drawings, and specifications
• Review contractor schedules, assist in planning, and advise on critical activities
• Record changes, variation orders, and analyse claims from suppliers and contractors
• Visit suppliers for design reviews and reporting
• Collaborate with Civil Engineers for layout and reference point establishment
• Liaise with consultants to prepare method statements and operation manuals
• Post-commissioning, prepare operating procedures, support maintenance, and resolve malfunctions
• Maintain snagging lists and propose resolutions
• Ensure documentation (drawings, BOMs) is updated with contractor modifications
• Deliver presentations explaining machine operations and key design parameters
• Suggest improvements to project efficiency

Qualification:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 12 years in mechanical design and construction of heavy industry (preferably metals or aluminium extrusion)
• Experience in major engineering projects (> $30M)
• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance systems, hydraulics, water treatment, piping, valves, and pump design
• Knowledge of international/local codes and regulations (BS, EN, CPCB, H&S)
• Experience in estimation, engineering, and site supervision of heavy mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with FEA analysis

Skills:

• Proficient in Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Project, and PLCs
• Strong planning, prioritization, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance, documentation, and safety
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical capabilities