Job Description

Position: Senior

Mechanical Engineer (Structural Erection & Fabrication)

Location: Jamnagar

Qualification: BTech/Diploma Engineering 15 to 30 yrs experience

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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.

1. 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 on-site structural fabrication and erection within the oil and gas sector.

2. 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 safe and efficient.

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.

3. 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.