Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment - Office Design) at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare design documents for static equipment (Data Sheets, GA Drawings, Fabrication drawings).
• Review Mechanical Design Calculations as per ASME, TEMA, API standards.
• Evaluate vendor technical offers and participate in technical bid evaluations.
• Monitor fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks.
• Ensure compliance with chlorine service material requirements (Monel, Hastelloy, PTFE lining, FRP, etc.).
• Supervise erection, alignment, and installation at site.
• Coordinate with Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Process teams.
• Review hydrotest procedures, NDT reports, PWHT records.
• Participate in FAT, inspection, and stage-wise quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area and corrosion control requirements.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance guarantee testing.
• Review and close technical queries (TQ), NCRs, and deviations.
• Ensure documentation, as-built drawings, and final dossier submission.

Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory):

Experience:

• 8 - 10 years of experience in Chemical / Petrochemical / Refinery plants
• 3 - 5 years direct experience in Chlorine / Caustic / Corrosive service equipment
• Experience in EPC project execution preferred
• Experience in site supervision and commissioning required.

Certifications:

• Any suitable certifications in the field or related field.

Selection Criteria:

• Expert Proven experience in handling static equipment in corrosive environments
• Should have proven track record in FEED & EPC project execution.
• Should possess required Hands-on experience with site supervision and quality assurance.
• Should have proven strong knowledge of chlorine handling equipment.
• Should possess required experience in EPC project lifecycle (Design to Commissioning)
• Should possess required experience and ability to independently review and approve vendor documents.

Functional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ASME Sec VIII, API 650/620, TEMA, ASTM standards
• Experience in Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Storage Tanks
• Knowledge of Corrosion allowance and material selection for chlorine & caustic service
• Understanding of FRP equipment and rubber/PTFE lining systems
• Experience in Piping layout review and stress coordination
• Knowledge of Hydrotesting, Pneumatic testing, NDT methods
• Familiarity with EPC project documentation and procedures
• Experience in shutdown planning and equipment maintenance (advantage)
• Ability to review vendor drawings and fabrication quality
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD Pro (for static).