Position Overview

The Mechanical Site Engineer will support the execution of mechanical works on-site, ensuring compliance with design, safety requirements, technical specifications, and construction schedules. The role combines technical oversight, contractor supervision, quality assurance, and coordination with engineering, planning, and HSE teams.

Duration

8 – 12 Months

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Construction & Installation

• Oversee and supervise installation of mechanical systems including piping, rotating equipment, static equipment, HRSG components, cooling systems, fuel gas systems, and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Verify that all works follow approved drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, method statements, and technical specifications.
• Monitor alignment, tolerances, welding, supports, and mechanical fit-up of equipment.

Contractor & Site Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors and ensure smooth workflow and resource availability.
• Participate in daily/weekly coordination meetings with civil, electrical, commissioning, and engineering teams.
• Identify site issues and propose practical engineering solutions.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Conduct inspections, punch lists, and mechanical walk-downs for system handover.
• Ensure all mechanical works follow QA/QC standards, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), and material specifications.
• Review and approve ITPs, inspection reports, as-built drawings, and mechanical documentation.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce project-specific HSE standards.
• Support risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and toolbox talks.
• Ensure safe execution of lifting, rigging, pressure testing, and commissioning-related mechanical activities.

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Participate in testing: hydrostatic tests, pneumatic tests, flushing, cleaning, leak tests, rotation tests, etc.
• Support commissioning team during pre-commissioning and start-up of mechanical equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of system turnover packages (TOPs).

Reporting & Project Control

• Track mechanical progress against schedule and report deviations.
• Maintain logs for installation progress, inspections, materials, and equipment status.
• Support change requests, site queries (RFIs), and technical clarifications.

 

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–10+ years of experience in mechanical construction for power plants, oil & gas, industrial plants, or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, rotating machinery, pressure equipment, and mechanical installation standards.
• Experience working within EPC project environments and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes, welding, NDT, and mechanical testing.
• Good command of English (project language).

Preferred

• Experience with CCGT projects or HRSG systems.
• Understanding of EU/Polish mechanical standards and site safety regulations.
• Knowledge of software such as MS Project, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or similar.

Key Competencies

• Strong field-engineering and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors
• High attention to detail and quality
• Clear communication and reporting
• Safety-driven mindset
• Team player with leadership traits