Senior Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer (PMC)

Bechtel is seeking to work with a major Indian corporation to provide Project Management Consultant (PMC) Services and Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Services for offsites and utilities (OSBL) for a multi-billion-dollar upgrade / expansion of their existing petrochemical facilities in India. The PMC Services will be led out of India with personnel deployed in the Mumbai region, the project sites in India, as well as several key contractor locations across India. The EPCM Services for OSBL will be led out of Bechtel’s India offices. You will bring your experience and expertise to the PMC role while working within the customer’s organization as part of an integrated team. As part of this team, you will commit to supporting the client’s goals while promoting our values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration guided by our Vision, Values and Commitments.

Job Summary:

Candidate is responsible for assigned activities within the Mechanical engineering discipline on the project. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Makes decisions independently concerning problems within the discipline. Represents the discipline on the project with Contractors and Owner to resolve technical questions and as required to coordinate work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees and monitors Contractors’ engineering progress for rotating equipment.
• Reviews the design scope and deliverables of specific discipline to ensure Contractors perform all work to agreed standards for safety, health, and environment.
• Develops Engineering Procedures, design guides, specifications, instructions, philosophies, and design criteria.
• Works with other lead discipline engineers to ensure that all interfaces between disciplines are clearly defined and recorded.
• Coordinates with other leaders to ensure that multi-discipline interfaces are properly addressed with resolution of technical issues and conflicting design requirements in a timely manner.
• Provides technical oversight for rotating equipment by conducting review of the following deliverables, design reviews and tasks: Mechanical Equipment Specifications, Mechanical Equipment Datasheets, Material Requisitions for Quote and Purchase, Technical Bid Evaluations, Inspection and Test Plans, Vendor document review, Inspection reports, etc.
• Coordinates and participates in reviews of Contractors’ engineering documents/deliverables within discipline to ensure compliance with the contract requirements, including project procedures, project specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitors status of Contractor documents reviews for discipline.
• Provide necessary support to Equipment list, P&ID, HAZOP/HAZID, Model reviews, studies, etc.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to project management.
• Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators).
• Promotes the creation of a work environment supported by leadership which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Participates in project technical reviews, progress, and review meetings.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Quantitative in depth knowledge related to Rotating/Packaged Equipment, relevant to oil, gas and chemicals related design engineering.
• Additional experience such as PMC, petrochemical, systems startup, field engineering, or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or other engineering/construction firms is a plus.
• A professional license or Chartered Engineer status in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline, from a recognized licensing board or engineering council preferred.
• In depth knowledge of rotating/packaged equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, water treatment, etc.) and electric motors.
• Strong background with API 610 Centrifugal pumps and API 617 Centrifugal Compressors and gas seal systems.
• Experience with Expander-Compressors / Expander-Generators, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Reciprocating Compressors is preferred.
• Experience in writing equipment design specifications for rotating/packaged equipment.
• Specific industry and technology experience in Petrochemicals (Cracker, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVC, VCM, PTA, PET) is a plus.
• Through knowledge of applicable ASME, API and ISO standards.
• Experience with field installation / commissioning activities for rotating/packaged equipment is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of the application of Engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• Thorough understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including construction practices and the economics involved.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Able to work in project groups with shared-work teams globally, to progress project designs.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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