Unit SCIL-EU

Dept Maintenance & Projects

Job Title Executive-Projects

Reports to Projects Head

Grade Executive-S05/S06

Location Cochin

Job Summary/Purpose To support and execute plant, equipment and civil construction projects by coordinating structural, civil, mechanical, equipment erection, layout preparation, project planning, estimation, SAP project activities, contractor management, site safety, and quality compliance.

The role is responsible for supervising and coordinating multiple project work fronts such as industrial plant structures, civil foundations, Buildings, concrete works, equipment erection, fabrication, piping supports, electrical layouts, and site development activities. The Project Engineer is expected to ensure that all project activities are completed safely, within planned timelines, as per approved drawings, cost estimates, engineering standards, and organizational requirements.

The position plays an important role in ensuring effective project execution, safe site operations, proper contractor coordination, accurate documentation, timely material planning, and successful completion of plant construction / modification / equipment installation projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Structural, Civil and Mechanical Project Execution

1. Supervise and execute construction and installation activities related to industrial plant structures, equipment platforms, supports, foundations, civil works, and mechanical installations.
2. Monitor day-to-day site activities and ensure that work is carried out as per approved drawings, project specifications, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
3. Supervise construction and erection activities involving industrial plant structures and equipment up to a height of approximately 20 meters.
4. Coordinate and monitor fabrication, erection, alignment, bolting, welding, grouting, and mechanical completion activities.
5. Ensure proper sequencing of structural, civil, mechanical, piping, and equipment erection jobs to avoid rework, delays, and unsafe conditions.
6. Check site measurements, layouts, levels, alignment, foundation readiness, and structural stability before and during execution.
7. Support execution of plant modification jobs, equipment installation, additional structures, strengthening works, access platforms, ladders, handrails, pipe supports, and related engineering works.

Civil Engineering and Site Construction Support

1. Act as the primary on-site civil engineering support whenever required for project execution.
2. Supervise civil works such as excavation, foundation construction, reinforcement checking, shuttering, concreting, curing, flooring, drains, structural supports, and related site development works.
3. Verify foundation dimensions, levels, bolt positions, equipment base preparation, and civil readiness before equipment erection.
4. Coordinate with contractors for quality execution of concrete works, masonry, structural supports, and other civil jobs.
5. Ensure that civil works are executed as per drawing, specification, safety requirements, and project timelines.
6. Identify site constraints related to civil works and escalate issues requiring engineering or management decision.

Equipment Erection and Mechanical Installation

1. Coordinate and execute the safe positioning, lifting, alignment, levelling, and mechanical erection of plant machinery and equipment.
2. Support installation of equipment such as tanks, vessels, reactors, mixers, dryers, filters, conveyors, platforms, utility equipment, piping supports, and other plant machinery as applicable.
3. Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, EHS, contractors, crane operators, riggers, and equipment suppliers for safe erection activities.
4. Ensure that lifting tools, tackles, cranes, slings, scaffolding,



access arrangements, and manpower are suitable and safe for the job.
5. Verify equipment alignment, orientation, nozzle direction, foundation fitment, and mechanical completion before handover.
6. Support pre-commissioning checks and punch point closure related to equipment erection and installation.

Project Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring

1. Prepare project schedules, activity plans, work breakdowns, timelines, and bar charts for assigned project activities.
2. Track daily and weekly progress of project activities against planned timelines.
3. Identify delays, bottlenecks, resource constraints, material shortages, contractor issues, and safety concerns affecting project progress.
4. Coordinate with internal departments and contractors to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
5. Prepare progress updates, site notes, action trackers, delay reports, and project review inputs.
6. Ensure multiple work fronts are properly planned, coordinated, and monitored to avoid clashes and idle time.
7. Project documentation & Reporting

Contractor and Vendor Management

1. Directly handle contractors and sub-contractors at site for assigned project activities.
2. Allocate work fronts to contractors as per project schedule, priority, safety clearance, and site readiness.
3. Monitor contractor manpower, tools, equipment, work quality, productivity, and safety compliance.
4. Explain work scope, drawing requirements, safety precautions, and execution expectations to contractors.
5. Verify contractor work completion, measurements, and service-related details before certification.
6. Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, service providers, and equipment suppliers for timely project execution.
7. Escalate contractor performance issues, delays, unsafe practices, or quality concerns to the reporting manager.

Site Safety and Work-at-Height Compliance

1. Ensure strict adherence to company EHS policies, site safety rules, permit-to-work procedures, and legal safety requirements.
2. Enforce safe work practices for activities involving work at height, lifting, hot work, cutting, welding, grinding, excavation, confined spaces, electrical work, and heavy equipment erection.
3. Ensure work-at-height jobs are carried out with proper scaffolding, lifelines, full-body harnesses, safety nets, access platforms, barricading, and supervision.
4. Participate in risk assessment, toolbox talks, job safety analysis, and permit clearance before starting high-risk jobs.
5. Stop unsafe work immediately and report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, near misses, and incidents.
6. Ensure contractors use required PPE and follow EHS requirements at all times.

Cost Estimation, BOQ and Material Planning

1. Prepare cost estimates for assigned project activities based on drawings, site requirements, material requirements, manpower, contractor scope, and execution complexity.
2. Prepare Bill of Quantities for civil, structural, mechanical, piping, fabrication, erection, and related project works.
3. Raise material requisitions and service requirements as per approved project scope.
4. Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Maintenance, Projects, and user departments for material availability and service support.
5. Monitor material consumption, contractor quantities, work completion, and deviations from estimated quantities.
6. Support budget tracking and cost control for assigned project activities.

AutoCAD Drawings,



Layouts and Technical Documentation

1. Interpret, review, and use AutoCAD drawings for project execution.
2. Prepare or modify basic plant layouts, equipment layouts, structural layouts, piping support layouts, and civil arrangement drawings as required.
3. Review drawings before execution and identify site feasibility issues, interferences, access limitations, and alignment concerns.

SAP and Project System Activities

1. Carry out project-related SAP activities such as purchase requisitions, service entries, material tracking, and project workflow updates.
2. Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Finance, and user departments for SAP-related project transactions.
3. Track status of project materials, pending purchase requisitions, service orders, goods receipts, and service entry sheets.
4. Ensure timely and accurate SAP entries related to assigned project work.

Quality Assurance in Project Execution

1. Verify that all fabrication, civil works, structural components, equipment erection, and installation jobs are carried out as per approved drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
2. Check quality of workmanship in fabrication, welding, alignment, levelling, concreting, grouting, fixing, and installation.
3. Conduct site inspections and identify punch points before project completion or handover.
4. Coordinate with internal teams and contractors for rectification of quality issues.
5. Ensure that completed work is safe, stable, functional, and suitable for operational use.
6. Maintain proper records of quality checks, inspection observations, and completion status.

* The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and may be expanded from time to time. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following skilled assets:

Education: B Tech or BE in Mechanical Engineering

Desirable qualification: Certification in Project management, AutoCAD, Construction Safety, or MS Project

Previous Experience: 3 to 4 years of relevant experience is needed

Competencies/Skills

1. Technical/Functional Knowledge & Skills (Project Management, Structural fabrication and erection supervision, Civil work supervision, Equipment erection and alignment knowledge, AutoCAD skills, SAP skills, Contractor handling and site supervision, MS office and project reporting skills, Cost estimation and BOQ preparation, Safety systems and work at height)
2. Strong communication skills in English (Written & Spoken)
3. Ability to manage multiple work fronts simultaneously
4. Process discipline, Planning and organizing.
5. Ownership & Accountability
6. Time management- Complete the activities within deadline.
7. The ability to communicate clearly, listen actively, and respect the diversity amongst ones colleagues to effectively work together toward a shared goal.
8. The ability to think critically and weigh the accuracy of data and the future impact of different alternatives before making decisions.
9. Proactive attitude, learning agility, and ability to effective coordinate with cross-functional teams are essential

The ideal candidate will have the following approach to work:

Work Style

1. Honouring commitments made to stakeholders
2. Willingness and ability to learn and develop oneself and to adapt ones approach in line with feedback or changing circumstances
3. Willingness to actively participate in all organisational initiatives such as 5S, IMS, Responsible Care etc
4. Willingness to mindfully comply to the companys Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines

Emotional Disposition:
1. A tendency to be warm, approachable, and calm and composed especially in stressful situations

Professional Values:
1. Honesty and transparency in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
2. Ethical in all transactions

📌 Project Engineer (Mechanical)_Executive-Projects (Kochi)
🏢 Sud Chemie
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