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.