Mechanical Lead - Construction Services - Global Field Services

About Zeeco:

Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, delivering engineered equipment and turnkey systems for the refining, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Our product portfolio includes flare systems, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery units (VRUs), fired heaters, burners, incinerators, waste heat recovery systems, and other custom-engineered process packages.

With manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, and service operations across the globe, Zeeco is recognized for delivering technically complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and execution excellence.

Position Summary:

Zeeco is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead - Construction Services to lead the site execution of large-scale combustion and environmental package equipment at customer sites across India and internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing all mechanical construction activities from mobilization through commissioning and project handover.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the erection and installation of heavy engineered equipment such as flare systems, thermal oxidizers, incinerators, waste heat boilers, fired heaters, process skids, ducting, refractory systems, and structural steel assemblies within refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, power, or EPC environments.

This is a contractual position, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and business needs.

Work Location:

Project sites across India and overseas, with flexibility to travel extensively based on project requirements.

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.