Project Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

Installation & Commissioning: Supervise and execute the mechanical installation, precision leveling, and geometric alignment of high-speed can-forming and decoration equipment. Utilities Infrastructure Management: Oversee the setup of plant auxiliary utilities, including compressed air networks, HVAC systems, water treatment plants, and gas piping. Vendor Coordination: Direct OEM installation teams and mechanical sub-contractors during the assembly and dry-run phases of the project. Design Validation: Review P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), mechanical drawings, and equipment layouts to identify and eliminate potential operational bottlenecks before installation. Safety & Compliance: Guarantee that all mechanical installations meet global manufacturing safety standards and environmental regulations. Alignment & Precision Engineering: Ensure high-accuracy alignment of production lines, conveyors, shafts, and mechanical assemblies to meet OEM tolerances and performance requirements. Maintenance Strategy Input: Contribute to the development of preventive and predictive maintenance frameworks for installed mechanical systems. Energy & Efficiency Optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve mechanical system efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enhance equipment lifecycle performance. Interface Management: Coordinate with civil, electrical, automation, and process engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of all plant systems. Problem Diagnosis & Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve mechanical failures installation defects, and performance issues during installation and commissioning phases. Technical Documentation Management: Review and approve method statements, technical submittals, as-built drawings, and commissioning reports. Integrated Management System: Documents, implements, and maintains the requirements of the Quality, Food Safety, Environment, Health, and Safety management systems.

Requirements:

A minimum of an HND in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. COREN registration or equivalent professional association is required. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in equipment installation, plant piping, and utility setups within high-speed manufacturing environments (FMCG, packaging, or heavy industry). A precision-driven professional who values millimeter accuracy, understands thermodynamics and fluid mechanics deeply, and thrives under project deadlines.

Key KPIs:

Geometric Alignment & Leveling Accuracy within OEM specifications. Successful static & Dynamic Commissioning Milestones without mechanical failure. Utility Plant Efficiency Metrics (Compressed Air/Water systems certified within parameters).

Competencies Profile:

Technical Competencies Generic Competencies High-Speed Production Line Laser Leveling & Alignment. Systemic Critical Thinking. Industrial Fluids & Utility Architecture (ASME Codes). Team Management P&ID & Mechanical Blueprint Interpretation. Strategic & Analytical Thinking SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. Communication Piping Design, Fabrication & Installation (ASME/API Standards) Stakeholder Management Compressed Air & Industrial Gas Systems Engineering Accountability HSE Compliance Negotiation Management Business Knowledge Mechanical Drawings & Technical Specification Interpretation Detail Orientation Mechanical Completion & Punch List Management Time Management Innovation & Process Improvement