Lead Engineer Mechanical (BOP)

Job Description Summary

A Lead Engineer for Mechanical Balance of Plant (BOP) in a hydroelectric power plant typically holds a significant role that involves overseeing and managing various mechanical BOP systems and components that are not directly involved in power generation but are essential for plant operations

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Should be able to perform Conceptual, basic and detail design of following Mechanical system
• EOT cranes and handling equipment,
• Cooling water system,
• Drainage and dewatering system,
• HVAC system,
• Fire Protection and Fire detection systems,
• Lubricating and insulating oil filtration and handling systems,
• Compressed air systems,
• Passenger Elevator,
• Workshop equipment.
• Evaluation of vendor offer, Technical meeting with vendor, post order activity like Review and get approval of above system documents and drawings from client.
• Lead Supplier follow-ups and Kick off meeting on engineering deliverables.
• Drive supplier Quality with regular interaction with supplier to make sure they deliver as per GE Vernova standards.
• Oversee the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical BOP systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, civil, and Control system engineers, to integrate mechanical systems within the overall plant infrastructure. Review of various interfaces with internal client for various inputs/interface requirement & keep the record.
• Good Technical knowledge in Layout & piping, electrical BOP and control system. Contribute to the project reviews with technical inputs and strategies.
• Monitor the progress of allotted project by daily interaction with team as per project planning and ensure the quality deliverable within engineering budget.
• Drive innovation and generate new ideas to simplify the engineering process which can optimize the engineering budget.
• Understand & implement EHS Policies, quality, lean, kaizen outcome in project execution.
• Demonstrate to work and win as one team, drive innovation, serve customers, work in lean way and be accountable

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Total 10 -12 years of experience in the design and management of mechanical BOP systems in the power generation industry with minimum 3-5 years of experience within hydroelectric facilities.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex engineering projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good command over written and spoken English is mandatory for global stakeholder and customer management
• Proficiency in engineering software e.g. AFT Fathom and tools e.g. AutoCAD, Plant 3D used for design and analysis

• Committed to on time deliveries
• Comfortable in leading solution and standardization and coordinating between various partners
• Ability to foresee roadblocks and act early to avoid the roadblocks
• Natural inclination to make work lean through standardization and regular update and preparation of standard documents.
• Travel requirement - 30%