Commissioning engineer-Mechanical-Vedanta

Position: Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities from completion of the hydro test through final system acceptance by the company.

• Perform and coordinate vessel cleaning, internal inspection, final box-up, card blasting, sheet blasting, steam blowing, air blowing, and nitrogen purging activities.

• Conduct motor solo runs, condition monitoring, and equipment/system walkthroughs as per approved P&IDs and commissioning procedures.

• Prepare, track, and close punch points, ensuring timely rectification and system readiness for commissioning and handover.

• Ensure PSV calibration and certification are completed as per project requirements.

• Verify and ensure reinstatement of all piping systems following completion of testing and commissioning activities.

• Ensure proper bolt torquing wherever applicable and coordinate low-pressure and high-pressure leak testing as required.

• Conduct system walkdowns with the Operations team for punch-point identification, rectification, and final confirmation against the commissioning checklist.

• Coordinate lube oil flushing activities for pumps and other applicable rotating equipment.

• Implement and ensure compliance with system isolation and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures during commissioning activities.

• Coordinate and execute Equipment Performance Guarantee Test Runs (PGTR) to verify equipment performance against specified contractual/project requirements.

• Ensure CAMS systemization, system readiness, documentation, and completion of requirements for final handover to Operations/Client.

• Coordinate with Construction, QA/QC, Operations, Maintenance, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely commissioning.

• Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, HSE requirements, project specifications, P&IDs, and applicable standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Hands-on experience with piping, static equipment, rotating equipment, pressure testing, flushing, blowing, and system reinstatement.

• Good understanding of P&IDs, commissioning procedures, punch-list management, and system handover.

• Knowledge of LOTO, HSE requirements, and safe commissioning practices.

• Experience in PSV calibration, leak testing, bolt torquing, lube oil flushing, and equipment performance testing.

• Strong coordination and communication skills with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Ability to work at project/construction sites and manage commissioning activities under tight project schedules.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Chemical, or Industrial Projects.

• Candidates with hands-on experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of mechanical systems will be preferred.

• Experience in large-scale EPC/project environments will be an advantage.