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The engineer will be responsible for ensuring high-quality project execution, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Execution & Coordination\nManage end-to-end execution of heating system projects including engineering review, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover.\nCoordinate with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure project milestones are delivered on time and within budget\nReview and interpret engineering documents such as P&IDs, GA drawings, pressure vessel drawings, heater assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.\nDevelop project schedules, documentation as per ISO, and technical and Project reports.\n\nHeater Design, Installation & Commissioning\nWork with engineering teams to review basic heater design requirements (flanged heaters, circulation heaters, tubular heaters, etc.).\nPerform on-site commissioning of electric heaters, thermal systems, temperature controllers, sensors, and associated control equipment.\nTroubleshoot issues related to heater performance, electrical systems, sensors, and control loops during commissioning.\nConduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with customers.\nASME & Pressure Vessel Knowledge\nApply basic understanding of ASME Section VIII, pressure vessel components, welding processes, and manufacturing practices during project review and execution.\nReview mechanical design inputs and ensure heater integration with pressure vessels meets applicable industry standards.\nCollaborate with fabrication vendors to ensure quality and compliance of heater assemblies and pressure-vessel-mounted components.\nCustomer Support & Communication\nServe as the primary contact for customers during project execution and commissioning.\nPrepare and deliver progress updates, commissioning reports, and technical documentation.\nQuality & Safety Compliance\nEnsure project execution follows quality systems and safety 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