Job Summary

The Department Lead - Mechanical Engineering, will lead mechanical engineering activities across EPCM oil and gas, energy and industrial projects. The role oversees Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Package Engineering teams, ensuring technical quality, compliance with client specifications and applicable codes, and timely delivery. The incumbent will coordinate with global engineering teams, Project Management, clients, Procurement and vendors, while managing resources, technical reviews, recruitment and team development.

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

- Department Leadership - Plan, direct and manage mechanical engineering activities across assigned projects.
- Department Leadership - Lead Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Package Engineering teams; set priorities, execution plans, resource requirements and deliverable schedules.
- Department Leadership - Provide technical guidance and promote consistent engineering practices, quality and project execution.
- Department Leadership - Coordinate with global engineering teams and Project Management to align resources, priorities and project expectations.
- Mechanical Engineering Deliverables - Oversee Mechanical Equipment Lists, Material Requisitions/Specifications, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), equipment data sheets, technical specifications and vendor document reviews.
- Mechanical Engineering Deliverables - Ensure deliverables meet client/project specifications, contractual obligations, applicable codes and international standards.
- Mechanical Engineering Deliverables - Provide oversight for pressure vessels, storage tanks, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and other mechanical packages.
- Mechanical Engineering Deliverables - Ensure technical coordination across Static, Rotating and Package Engineering and with other disciplines.
- Technical Vendor Management - Oversee technical evaluation of vendor offers, deviations and exceptions against project requirements.
- Technical Vendor Management - Review vendor documents, drawings and calculations for technical accuracy and compliance.




- Technical Vendor Management - Coordinate with Procurement, vendors, inspection agencies and project teams to resolve technical queries and secure timely approvals.
- Technical Vendor Management - Support client/vendor technical discussions and promote standardization, value engineering and cost-effective equipment selection without compromising quality or safety.
- Client Project Coordination - Serve as the key interface between the Mechanical Engineering Department, global engineering teams and Project Management.
- Client Project Coordination - Manage client requirements, technical expectations, priorities and deliverable commitments.
- Client Project Coordination - Participate in project reviews, technical meetings and client discussions.
- Client Project Coordination - Identify engineering risks, resource constraints and potential schedule delays; implement mitigation plans to achieve project milestones.
- Codes, Standards Quality - Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, standards, client specifications and project quality requirements.
- Codes, Standards Quality - Maintain working knowledge of relevant ASME, API and CSA standards, as applicable to project scope.
- Codes, Standards Quality - Ensure appropriate application of ASME Section VIII and API 610, API 617 and API 618 for relevant equipment.
- Codes, Standards Quality - Support quality reviews, technical audits, closure of engineering comments and continuous improvement; incorporate lessons learned and best practices.
- Resource Planning People Management - Develop manpower plans based on project workload, delivery schedules and business requirements.
- Resource Planning People Management - Coordinate recruitment and conduct technical/competency-based interviews for engineering positions.




- Resource Planning People Management - Allocate resources across projects and monitor workload, productivity and deliverable quality.
- Resource Planning People Management - Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, mentor engineers and support succession planning and professional development.

Qualifications

- Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in EPC/EPCM, Oil Gas, energy, petrochemical, refinery or related industrial projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and coordinating mechanical deliverables across multiple projects.
- Strong technical exposure to Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Packages.
- Experience with Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, equipment specifications and vendor document reviews.
- Good knowledge of applicable international codes and standards, including ASME, API
- Experience coordinating with global engineering teams, Project Management, clients, Procurement and vendors.
- Experience in manpower planning, technical interviews, performance management and team development.
- Exposure to North American and Australian projects is an advantage.
- Experience in an EPCM setting is preferred.

Key Skills Competencies

- Mechanical engineering and departmental leadership.
- Static, rotating and package equipment engineering oversight.
- Project planning, resource allocation and delivery management.
- Client and stakeholder management.
- Technical bid evaluation and vendor document management.
- International codes, standards and engineering quality.
- Risk management, problem-solving and decision-making.
- Recruitment, mentoring and performance management.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Continuous improvement and value engineering.

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📌 Department Lead- Mechanical Package (Pune)
🏢 Equinox Engineering
📍 Pune