Qualification: BTech/Diploma Engineering 15 to 30 yrs experience
A Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structural Erection & Fabrication) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, plays a vital role in the massive oil and gas and petrochemical complexes like Reliance Industries or Nayara Energy. At the 15–20+ year seniority level, the position focuses on leading large-scale site execution, overseeing fabrication yards, and managing heavy-lift operations for critical industrial infrastructure.
Core Educational & Experience Requirements
BTech/BE in Mechanical Engineering: Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in large-scale EPC or refinery projects, with a strong background in structural execution.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: Minimum 20+ years of deep field-based experience in overseeing in office structural fabrication and erection within the oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities
Structural Erection & Management: Lead the site execution of heavy steel structures, including pipe racks, process platforms, technological structures, and modular units.
Fabrication Yard Oversight:
Supervise fabrication activities to ensure all structural components match approved engineering drawings and maintain material traceability.
Heavy Lift & Rigging: Review and approve rigging schemes for super-heavy structural lifts, ensuring ground preparation and crane configurations are secure and effective.
Interface Resolution: Study equipment and structural drawings to resolve mismatches between base plates and civil foundations.
Quality & Code Compliance: Ensure adherence to international standards such as AWS D1.1, ASTM, and relevant IS codes. Oversee QA/QC inspections, welding quality, and final stage clearances.
Resource Planning: Manage high-volume manpower, specialized equipment, and subcontractors to meet tight project milestones during major refinery expansions or shutdowns.
Essential Technical Skills
Software Proficiency: Expert use of Navisworks for 3D model reviews and clash detection, and AutoCAD for drawing verification.
Safety Leadership: Deep knowledge of rigging safety, working at heights, and hazardous area protocols typical of active petrochemical plants.