Mechanical Engineer

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Current Opportunity

Mechanical Engineer

MechanicalPower & WaterInternational ProjectsOn Site

INERCHEM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support international power and water projects through installation verification, alignment, flushing, inspection, functional testing, troubleshooting and equipment start-up.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review mechanical drawings, equipment datasheets, vendor manuals, P&IDs and installation requirements.
  • Inspect rotating and static equipment installation, foundations, alignment, piping interfaces and access for maintenance.
  • Verify lubrication, preservation, coupling, guarding and pre-start readiness requirements.
  • Prepare and execute inspection plans, flushing activities, leak tests and mechanical functional checks.
  • Support start-up of pumps, compressors, fans, turbines, valves and packaged equipment.
  • Monitor vibration, temperature, pressure and other equipment-performance indicators.
  • Coordinate vendor representatives, construction teams and other commissioning disciplines.
  • Identify mechanical defects, lead troubleshooting and follow corrective actions through closure.
  • Manage punch lists, commissioning records and equipment handover documentation.
  • Ensure work complies with approved procedures, LOTO, permit-to-work and project HSE standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • At least seven years of relevant industrial experience, including commissioning or start-up work.
  • Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment, piping systems and mechanical installation practices.
  • Practical experience with alignment, flushing, inspections, functional testing and mechanical completion.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, datasheets and vendor documentation.
  • Experience with punch-list management, troubleshooting and commissioning records.
  • Strong field coordination and technical-reporting capabilities.
  • Professional working proficiency in English and availability for international site assignments.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in combined-cycle power plants, desalination facilities or major process plants.
  • Knowledge of vibration monitoring, condition assessment and precision alignment.
  • Experience with pumps, compressors, turbines, pressure vessels and large-bore piping.
  • Previous work within multidisciplinary international project teams.

What We Value

We value a hands-on engineer who understands equipment behaviour, maintains high installation standards and drives mechanical systems safely into reliable service.

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