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Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering team is increasing capabilities to support projects in the Manufacturing and Technology, Oil, Gas and Chemicals and other business units of Bechtel Global. Design / Selection / Engineering of Fire Protection System, qualified to degree level. Candidate should have worked for execution of Basic/Conceptual Engineering, FEED, EPCM, EPC modes of execution for Indian and International projects. This position is for Senior Engineer -Fire Protection System The candidate shall be conversant in the development, review, and finalization of critical project deliverables like Design Criteria, Design calculations (example, flow and pressure-drop calculations for system distribution and collection mains), System sizing calculations for fire protection, material requisition for fire protection and detection equipment.

Candidate having design and detail engineering experience in Semiconductor facility, Battery manufacturing and Data Center is preferable.

Major Responsibilities:

Review of deliverables of Process Package
Ensuring quality for the deliverables /work done
Support project / proposal activities
Interaction with Global office / Home office (abroad), execute work on workshare mode
Supporting the project through construction and commissioning phases
Develop technical specifications for Equipment/Package. Review of specifications from Licensor / Client / PMC
Participating in IDC process. Interaction with Engineering disciplines, Clients / PMC, Bidders / Vendors
Design, preparation of MDS/Engineering drawings, MRQs. Review of Quotes, assessing deviations, raising of TQs, TBEs, MRPs
Review of VPs
Resolving Vendor/Site queries. Interaction with Inspection Agencies, Expeditors, other agencies for delivery of Equipment/Packages
Develop / assist in documentation for progress reporting
Implement / Capture Lesson Learnt. Active pursue of Value Engineering, design and cost optimization program
Travel to help activities at other engineering offices, supplier’s works, construction site

Education and Experience Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university and 10+ years of relevant work experience
The Mechanical Engineer will work as part of Global Bechtel team and should have basic flair for working with personnel of different nationalities. Should have a good proficiency for spoken and written English language.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Detail engineering for Fire Protection system design.
Selection of fire protection and detection equipment such fire water pumps, Fire Extinguishers, fire detectors, foam system per the design conditions meeting specific project requirements.
Understanding of Inspection requirements. Review of shop and site test procedures.
Understand various types of materials to be used for different services and review of vendor proposed materials.
Knowledge of other industry/regulatory codes and standards like NFPA, NBC and IBC, ANSI, ISO, BS, BIS, IS, ASME, OISD, Licensor & Client specifications etc.
Familiarity with model reviews and use of SPR is desirable.
Broad working knowledge of the principles and practices of executing large projects.
Ability to quickly provide data for carrying out preliminary detailing / estimation by Mechanical and other Engineering disciplines.
Trouble shooting, resolution of Client and site queries.
Knowledge & assessment of Suppliers capabilities.
Ability to coordinate work with other engineering disciplines and other stake holders including other offices.
Good oral as well as written communication skills are essential.

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