Senior Manager - Hydromechanical Engineering

Senior Manager (Hydromechanical)

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete hydro-mechanical scope covering design review, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage major H&M equipment such as penstocks and bifurcations, gates, valves, hoists, cranes, and hydraulic systems.
• Review technical designs, specifications, vendor drawings, and quality plans.
• Track project milestones, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee procurement processes, including vendor evaluation, tendering, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Supervise site works including fabrication, welding, erection, alignment, and hydraulic testing.
• Coordinate with civil and electromechanical teams for integrated project execution including during embedded part installations.
• Ensure adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and guide site teams to achieve technical excellence.
• Ensure all designs comply with international standards (e.g., ASME, BS, IS codes) and contractual requirements.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures and welding standards (AWS, IS, BS).
• Plan and execute pre-commissioning, functional tests, and load trials of gates, valves, and hydraulic systems with necessary test as per Standards and contractual requirements.
• Implement mitigation strategies to avoid cost overruns and schedule slippage.
• Participate in progress review meetings and prepare technical and progress reports.
• Represent the H&M discipline in design reviews, audits, and inspections.

Qualifications

• B.E./ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering 
• 15+ years of experience in hydromechanical works for hydropower/PSP projects.