Senior Static Equipment Mechanical Engineer

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275437Relocation Authorized:

National/International - FamilyTelework Type:

Full-Time Office/ProjectWork Location:

MumbaiCompany Overview:Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview: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 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.

Position 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.

Essential Job DutiesOversees and monitors Contractors’ engineering progress for static equipment (Pressure Vessels, Fired and Unfired heat transfer equipment, Shop Fabricated Tanks, etc.)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 static 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 disciplineProvide 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.

QualificationsApplicant must have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.At least 15 years of Static Equipment (Pressure Vessel/Shop fab tanks and/or Unfired Heat Exchanger and/or Fired Heat Transfer Equipment) experience, 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.Applicant must have gained experience in one or more of the following commodities with good working knowledge of the others:

Pressure Vessel Experience: COMPRESS/PV-Elite software to design Pressure Vessels and review vendor designs independently. Re-rating and modifications of Pressure Vessels, Coke Drums, Reactors, Fitness for Service assessments, thick-walled Vessels in cryogenic and wet sour service, FEA/CFD analysis is a plus.Unfired Heat Exchanger Experience: Heat exchanger selection (i.e. shell and tube heat exchangers, air coolers, plate type exchangers, electric heaters, hair pin exchangers, etc.) for various services, HTRI program to design/rate shell and tube heat exchangers and air coolers and independently perform thermal and mechanical design.Fired Equipment Experience: Different types of fired/combustion equipment such as fired heaters, flares, thermal oxidizers, boilers, WHRU, etc. Knowledge of thermal design, FRNC-5 heater simulation program or an equivalent industry standard simulation software. Knowledge of combustion calculations, draft loss calculations, 1 phase and 2 phase pressure drop calculations for fired equipment. Strong working knowledge of fired equipment controls, Burner Management System & other controls related to fired equipment. Knowledge of the design of proprietary technology furnaces such as reformers, ethylene crackers and coker furnaces is a plus.

Experience in writing equipment design specifications for static equipment.Specific industry and technology experience in Petrochemicals (Cracker, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVC, VCM, PTA, PET) is a plus.Through knowledge of ASME codes, TEMA, ALPEMA and API standards, NBIC regulations and any other relevant industry codes and standards.Experience with field installation / commissioning activities for static 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.Shaping tomorrow togetherBechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.We're creating a space where all people, including those with disabilities, can advance their careers and optimize their possibilities through a fair and inclusive workplace. If reasonable adjustments are needed to apply for an open position, please contact us to ensure we can provide an environment where each and every candidate can thrive: 'Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.

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