Department Lead- Mechanical Package

Equinox Design Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinox Engineering Ltd., a Calgary-based Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) firm. Equinox specializes in oil and gas processing facilities, including natural gas, sweet and sour gas, conventional and heavy oil, and pipeline projects, supporting major producers in Canada and worldwide.

Summary:

The Department Lead - Mechanical Engineering, will lead mechanical engineering activities across EPCM oil and gas, energy and industrial projects. The role oversees Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Package Engineering teams, ensuring technical quality, compliance with client specifications and applicable codes, and timely delivery. The incumbent will coordinate with global engineering teams, Project Management, clients, Procurement and vendors, while managing resources, technical reviews, recruitment and team development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Leadership

• Plan, direct and manage mechanical engineering activities across assigned projects.
• Lead Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Package Engineering teams; set priorities, execution plans, resource requirements and deliverable schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and promote consistent engineering practices, quality and project execution.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams and Project Management to align resources, priorities and project expectations.

2. Mechanical Engineering Deliverables

• Oversee Mechanical Equipment Lists, Material Requisitions/Specifications, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), equipment data sheets, technical specifications and vendor document reviews.
• Ensure deliverables meet client/project specifications, contractual obligations, applicable codes and international standards.
• Provide oversight for pressure vessels, storage tanks, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and other mechanical packages.
• Ensure technical coordination across Static, Rotating and Package Engineering and with other disciplines.

3. Technical & Vendor Management

• Oversee technical evaluation of vendor offers, deviations and exceptions against project requirements.
• Review vendor documents, drawings and calculations for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, vendors, inspection agencies and project teams to resolve technical queries and secure timely approvals.
• Support client/vendor technical discussions and promote standardization, value engineering and cost-effective equipment selection without compromising quality or safety.

4. Client & Project Coordination

• Serve as the key interface between the Mechanical Engineering Department, global engineering teams and Project Management.
• Manage client requirements, technical expectations, priorities and deliverable commitments.
• Participate in project reviews, technical meetings and client discussions.
• Identify engineering risks, resource constraints and potential schedule delays; implement mitigation plans to achieve project milestones.

5. Codes, Standards & Quality

• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, standards, client specifications and project quality requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant ASME, API and CSA standards, as applicable to project scope.
• Ensure appropriate application of ASME Section VIII and API 610, API 617 and API 618 for relevant equipment.
• Support quality reviews, technical audits, closure of engineering comments and continuous improvement; incorporate lessons learned and best practices.

6. Resource Planning & People Management

• Develop manpower plans based on project workload, delivery schedules and business requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment and conduct technical/competency-based interviews for engineering positions.
• Allocate resources across projects and monitor workload, productivity and deliverable quality.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, mentor engineers and support succession planning and professional development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in EPC/EPCM, Oil & Gas, energy, petrochemical, refinery or related industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and coordinating mechanical deliverables across multiple projects.
• Strong technical exposure to Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Packages.
• Experience with Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, equipment specifications and vendor document reviews.
• Good knowledge of applicable international codes and standards, including ASME, API
• Experience coordinating with global engineering teams, Project Management, clients, Procurement and vendors.
• Experience in manpower planning, technical interviews, performance management and team development.
• Exposure to North American and Australian projects is an advantage.
• Experience in an EPCM environment is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

Key Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical engineering and departmental leadership.
• Static, rotating and package equipment engineering oversight.
• Project planning, resource allocation and delivery management.
• Client and stakeholder management.
• Technical bid evaluation and vendor document management.
• International codes, standards and engineering quality.
• Risk management, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Recruitment, mentoring and performance management.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Continuous improvement and value engineering.