Senior Commissioning Engineer

Job Description: Senior Commissioning Engineer Location: Project-based, Pan-India (Extensive site travel and on-site deployment for minimum 6 – 12 months)Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Experience Required: 8–12 Years Education Qualification: Diploma + B.

Tech or B.
Tech in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering About the Role We are seeking experienced, hands-on, and dedicated Senior Commissioning Engineers to join our project execution and commissioning team.

This role is critical in ensuring the successful start-up, stabilization, and handover of process plants across various sites.

The ideal candidate must possess a deep understanding of process equipment, control systems, and commissioning workflows, along with strong team management and documentation skills.

This is a site-based role and involves full-time presence at one or more commissioning sites for a minimum period of 6 to 12 months.

Roles & Responsibilities Process Monitoring & Control- Ensure smooth commissioning of plant and equipment by closely monitoring and controlling process parameters such as pressure, temperature, level, heating rate, feed rate, and vacuum.- Maintain a consistent focus on product quality, process efficiency, and energy/mass balance.- Operate and oversee plant activities through SCADA/HMI interfaces with understanding of PLC-based control systems.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving- Take ownership of root cause analysis and on-ground troubleshooting during startup and trial phases.- Provide real-time solutions to technical problems that arise during commissioning and stabilize process variations.

Equipment & Systems Familiarity- Should have hands-on operational understanding of:
• Heat Exchangers, Screw Conveyors, Reactors, Pressure Vessels
• ID Fans, Roots Blowers, Gear Oil Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps
• Tank Farm Operations and Utility Systems Documentation & Reporting- Maintain thorough documentation related to commissioning stages, checklists, deviation reports, logbooks, and trials.- Prepare daily, weekly, and final commissioning reports with actionable insights and submit to senior management.- Support timely updates to commissioning manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Planning & Time Management- Ensure that each phase of commissioning is executed in a timely manner, tracking progress against planned schedules.- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve milestones within deadlines without compromising safety or quality.

Safety & Compliance- Take lead in implementing and maintaining site safety protocols for personnel and equipment during all phases of commissioning.- Ensure compliance with commissioning documentation processes including NCR (Non-Conformance Report) and DCR (Design Change Request) workflows.

Process Understanding & Control- Strong understanding of P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) reading and validation.- Familiarity with PID-based process control logic, loop tuning, interlocks, and process safety systems.- Support and actively participate in emergency shutdowns, startups, and process normalization activities.

Team Leadership & Communication- Lead site teams and local manpower for efficient execution of commissioning activities.- Act as a bridge between design/engineering team and site team to resolve technical queries quickly.- Share learnings and observations with the team to ensure continuous improvement.

Who You Are- Solution-oriented and hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems in real-time.- Ready to travel and stay on-site full-time for commissioning durations.- Values clear communication, ownership, and team collaboration.- Keen on safety, documentation, and quality excellence during every step of commissioning.- Comfortable operating across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) with a high sense of accountability.

Preferred Skills- Experience in commissioning pyrolysis plants, distillation units, or chemical/thermal process systems is an added advantage.- Exposure to Boiler, Utility, and Balance of Plant (BOP) commissioning desirable.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power Point tools and report preparation.- Familiarity with ISO, audit readiness, and structured documentation practices.

What We Offer- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge process engineering projects across India.- A collaborative and supportive team environment with exposure to multi-disciplinary teams.- Strong ownership, autonomy, and recognition of contributions.- Travel and site-stay support as per company policies

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