Rehabilitation & Erection of Piping Mechanical Engineer – WTP

Position

Designation: Mechanical Engineer – Rehabilitation & Erection (Piping)

Department: Projects / Engineering

Industry: Water Treatment Plant (WTP) / Infrastructure

Function: Mechanical – Piping Rehabilitation & Erection

Reporting To: Project Manager / Mechanical Head

Job Purpose To execute and supervise rehabilitation, dismantling, fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning of mechanical piping systems in Water Treatment Plants. The role involves ensuring safe, timely and quality execution of piping works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project schedules and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Piping Rehabilitation

- Assess existing piping systems, supports, valves and associated mechanical equipment.
- Identify damaged, corroded, obsolete or non-performing piping components requiring rehabilitation.
- Plan dismantling, replacement, modification and rerouting of existing piping.
- Coordinate shutdown activities and ensure minimum disruption to plant operations.
- Prepare site measurements, material requirements and work execution plans.

2. Piping Erection

- Supervise erection and installation of carbon steel, stainless steel, DI, HDPE, UPVC and other piping systems as applicable.
- Ensure proper pipe alignment, fit-up, welding, supports, expansion arrangements and installation.
- Monitor fabrication and erection activities as per approved drawings and specifications.
- Ensure proper installation of valves, strainers, expansion joints, flanges, fittings and other piping accessories.
- Coordinate installation of pipe supports, brackets, hangers and structural arrangements.

3. Fabrication & Welding

- Review piping fabrication drawings, isometrics, GA drawings and P&IDs.;
- Supervise pipe cutting, beveling, fit-up and welding activities.
- Coordinate with welders, fabricators and subcontractors.
- Ensure welding is performed as per approved WPS/PQR and project specifications.
- Coordinate NDT activities such as DP, MPI, radiography and ultrasonic testing wherever applicable.

4. Testing & Commissioning

- Plan and supervise hydrostatic, pneumatic and leakage testing of piping systems.




- Ensure flushing, cleaning, pressure testing and reinstatement of piping systems.
- Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Identify and rectify leakage, alignment and installation-related issues.
- Prepare test packs, inspection records and commissioning documentation.

5. Site Execution & Coordination

- Supervise contractors and subcontractors at site.
- Monitor daily progress against project schedules and milestones.
- Coordinate with Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process and Operations teams.
- Resolve site execution issues and technical constraints.
- Ensure availability of drawings, materials, manpower, tools and equipment for execution.
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings and coordinate work fronts.

6. Quality & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, BOQ, specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate inspections with QA/QC teams and consultants.
- Maintain inspection requests, material records, test reports and as-built documentation.
- Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and maintain site records.
- Ensure proper handover documentation after completion of works.

7. Safety

- Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and statutory safety procedures.
- Ensure safe execution of hot work, confined-space work, lifting, working at height and shutdown activities.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure implementation of approved method statements.
- Stop unsafe work and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Key Technical Knowledge

- Piping layout, fabrication and erection.
- P&ID;, GA drawings and piping isometrics.
- Pipe supports and mechanical equipment connections.
- Valves, fittings, flanges, expansion joints and strainers.
- Welding and NDT processes.
- Hydro testing, flushing and commissioning.




- Rehabilitation and modification of existing WTP piping systems.
- Knowledge of relevant piping codes and standards such as ASME, IS, API and project-specific specifications.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Experience

- 5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical piping erection, rehabilitation and site execution.
- Experience in WTP/STP/ETP, water infrastructure, industrial utilities or EPC projects will be preferred.
- Candidates with hands-on experience in rehabilitation/modification of existing operating plants will have an advantage.

Desired Skills

- Strong knowledge of piping erection and site execution.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, isometric and mechanical drawings.
- Contractor and manpower management.
- Planning and coordination skills.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
- Good knowledge of MS Office and project documentation.
- Ability to work at project/site locations.
- Solid communication and team-management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of piping rehabilitation and erection activities.
- Quality and defect-free installation.
- Compliance with project specifications and approved drawings.
- Reduction in rework and material wastage.
- Successful completion of testing and commissioning.
- Contractor productivity and manpower utilization.
- Safety compliance and zero major incidents.
- Timely completion of documentation and as-built drawings.

Preferred Candidate Profile A hands-on Mechanical Piping Engineer with strong site execution experience in WTP rehabilitation, piping replacement, dismantling, fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning, capable of independently managing contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary site activities.

Location

Project/Site Based – WTP Project

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

19-08-2026

Job ID

Job_SPML_0688

Department

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Location

IMC Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Experience

8 - 10 Years

Employee Type

REGULAR

Employee Sub Type

REGULAR PROBATION

Salary Range

INR 600000 - 700000 (Annual)

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