Lead Mechanical Engineer

The Lead – Mechanical will be responsible for planning, execution, monitoring and completion of mechanical works for a large-scale thermal power plant project. The role will lead mechanical erection and installation activities across Boiler, Turbine Generator (BTG), piping and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, ensuring adherence to project schedule, engineering requirements, quality standards, safety requirements and commissioning milestones. Key Responsibilities 1. Mechanical Project Execution • Lead mechanical construction and erection activities from site mobilisation through mechanical completion and commissioning handover. • Develop and monitor detailed execution plans aligned with overall project milestones. • Ensure availability of drawings, materials, equipment, contractors and work fronts. • Monitor daily/weekly progress and initiate recovery actions for schedule slippages. • Coordinate mechanical completion and system-wise handover to the commissioning team. 2. Boiler & Auxiliary Systems • Manage erection and mechanical completion of boiler and associated auxiliary systems. • Coordinate installation of pressure parts, ducts, mills, fans, air-preheaters and associated piping/equipment. • Ensure readiness for critical milestones including hydro testing, chemical cleaning and commissioning activities. • Coordinate resolution of erection, alignment and interface issues with OEMs and Engineering. 3. Turbine Generator & Auxiliaries • Oversee mechanical installation and alignment of turbine-generator packages and auxiliaries. • Coordinate erection of condenser, pumps, heat exchangers, lube oil systems and associated piping. • Ensure compliance with OEM requirements for alignment, clearances, tolerances and installation quality. • Support mechanical readiness for oil flushing, turbine rolling and subsequent commissioning activities. 4. Balance of Plant & Piping Manage mechanical execution and interface coordination for major BOP packages, including: • Coal Handling System • Ash Handling System • Cooling Water System / Cooling Towers • Water Treatment / DM Plant • Fire Water & Fire Protection Systems • Compressed Air Systems • Fuel Oil Systems • HVAC and utility systems • Pumps, compressors and rotating equipment • High-pressure and low-pressure piping systems 5. Engineering & Interface Management • Review mechanical drawings, layouts, specifications, method statements and technical documentation. • Coordinate with Engineering, Civil, Electrical, C&I, Quality, Planning, EHS and Commissioning teams. • Identify constructability and interdisciplinary interface issues and drive timely resolution. • Coordinate technical queries and site modifications with Engineering/OEM teams. 6. Contractor & OEM Management • Manage EPC contractors, erection agencies, OEM representatives and specialist vendors. • Review contractor resource mobilisation, productivity and execution performance. • Ensure adequate deployment of manpower, tools, tackles, cranes and construction equipment. • Conduct regular site and progress reviews against contractual and project milestones. 7. Quality & Mechanical Completion • Ensure mechanical installation complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes and quality plans. • Coordinate inspections, testing, equipment alignment and piping checks. • Drive punch-point identification and closure. • Ensure completion of system documentation, test records and handover dossiers. 8. Safety • Ensure strict compliance with project EHS requirements during mechanical erection. • Promote safe lifting, working at height, confined-space working and equipment installation practices. • Coordinate with EHS teams for safe execution of high-risk mechanical activities. 9. Commissioning & Handover • Ensure system-wise mechanical completion and commissioning readiness. • Support hydro testing, flushing, chemical cleaning, steam blowing and equipment trial runs. • Coordinate punch-point closure before system handover. • Provide mechanical support during unit commissioning, synchronisation and reliability-run activities. Qualification • B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university/institution. • 10+ Years of Experience in Super Critical Thermal Power Projects (300+ MW). • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering may be considered for candidates with strong relevant project execution experience, depending on the organisation's grading requirements. Preferred Candidate: • Strong experience in mechanical execution of large thermal power plant projects. • Hands-on exposure to BTG and/or mechanical BOP erection and commissioning. • Experience in erection and installation of major rotating/static equipment, heavy structures and power plant piping. • Experience of handling EPC contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary site interfaces. • Candidates with end-to-end experience from construction/erection through commissioning and plant handover would be preferred.