Mechanical Lead - Global Field Services

Key Responsibilities: Construction Planning & Site Execution:

• Lead all mechanical construction activities for Zeeco package equipment, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality execution in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, and contractual requirements.

• Develop detailed site execution strategies, construction methodologies, work sequencing, and installation plans for complex mechanical equipment.

• Coordinate project mobilization activities, including manpower deployment, equipment planning, logistics, construction resources, and site readiness.

• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, procurement, QA/QC, planning, commissioning, and client representatives throughout project execution.

Mechanical Construction Activities:

Lead and supervise all mechanical construction activities including:

• Equipment installation

• Structural steel erection

• Mechanical alignment

• Precision leveling

• Welding coordination

• Bolt tensioning

• Pipe fabrication and erection

• Hydrostatic testing

• Pneumatic testing

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

• Refractory installation

• Refractory dry-out

• Expansion joint installation

• Insulation coordination

• Mechanical completion activities

• Punch point clearance

Ensure all work is executed in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and client specifications.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Promote and maintain Zeeco's "Safety First" culture throughout all project phases.

• Ensure strict compliance with refinery, petrochemical, and industrial plant safety standards.

• Administer Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, including:

• Hot Work

• Confined Space Entry

• Working at Heights

• Critical Lifting

• Excavation

• Electrical Isolation

• Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)

• Conduct site safety inspections and ensure implementation of corrective actions.

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive measures.

• Drive zero-incident project execution.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure construction activities comply with:

• Approved drawings

• Project specifications

• International Codes

• Client standards

• QA/QC procedures

• Coordinate inspections with client representatives and third-party agencies.

• Review NCRs, site observations, deviations, and corrective actions.

• Ensure complete construction documentation and turnover dossiers.

Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning Support:

Lead mechanical completion and commissioning activities including:

• Mechanical Completion Walkdowns

• Punch List Closure

• Equipment Preservation

• Loop Checks Support

• Rotating Equipment Alignment

• Refractory Dry-Out

• Burner Start-up Support

• Functional Testing

• Dry Runs

• Wet Runs

• Performance Guarantee Testing

• Reliability Run Support

• Client Demonstration

• Final Project Handover

Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.

• Professional certifications in Construction Management, Rigging, Lifting Operations, or Project Management will be an added advantage.

• Safety certifications such as OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent are preferred.

• Certification in Welding Inspection (CSWIP/CWI), NDT, or QA/QC is desirable.

Experience: • 10–15 years of experience in mechanical construction and site execution within the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, LNG, Power, Heavy Engineering, or EPC industries.

• Minimum 5 years leading site construction teams for large engineered package equipment.

• Proven experience in installation and commissioning of flare systems, thermal oxidizers, incinerators, fired heaters, waste heat boilers, or similar combustion equipment.

• Experience working at live refinery, petrochemical, or process plant sites.

• Experience handling domestic and international EPC construction projects is preferred.

Technical Competencies: • Strong knowledge of mechanical construction practices for heavy engineered package equipment.

• Thorough understanding of structural derrick erection and demountable flare installation methodologies.

• Sound knowledge of piping systems, structural steel, rotating equipment installation, and refractory systems.

• Strong understanding of ASME, API, ANSI, AWS, ASTM, AISC, ISO, and other applicable international standards.

• Familiarity with welding procedures, NDT techniques, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion requirements.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, isometrics, fabrication drawings, lifting drawings, and vendor documentation.

• Knowledge of construction planning, productivity measurement, resource planning, and project controls.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project considered advantageous.