Mechanical Engineer – FPS & HVAC (Substation) - Kutch

Mechanical Engineer – FPS & HVAC (Substation)

Location: Kutch, Gujarat

Contract Type: 1 Year

PROJECT DETAILS (DETAILED)

This position is part of a major Transmission & Substation package in Kutch, Gujarat. The scope includes:

Substation Package – Main Pooling Station (MPS) Development

• Voltage Level: 400 kV & 765 kV

• Site: 765/400 kV Main Pooling Station (Z2-MPSS), Kutch Z2

Purpose:

• To aggregate power from multiple Sub-Pooling Stations (SPSS) under the Renewable Energy Zone development.

• Acts as the central node for evacuation of high-capacity renewable energy from Kutch to the national grid.

Components Covered:

• GIS/AIS bays

• Control rooms

• Fire Protection Systems (FPS)

• HVAC systems for control rooms, equipment rooms & GIS halls

• Mechanical utilities

• DG rooms, pump rooms & ancillary buildings

• This is a large-scale, multi-EPC coordinated PMC assignment requiring strong technical, safety, and coordination expertise.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Mechanical Engineer – FPS & HVAC will oversee all mechanical works related to Fire Protection Systems and HVAC installations for 400/765 kV Substation facilities. This role requires deep technical understanding, site execution monitoring, quality assurance, contractor coordination, and compliance with industry standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Review and validate mechanical design documents, drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and technical calculations for FPS & HVAC.

• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NBC, IS/IEC standards and project specifications.

• Verify mechanical equipment sizing: pumps, AHUs, FCUs, ducting, hydrants, sprinklers, fire alarms, ventilation systems, etc.

• Check vendor submissions, equipment data sheets, technical catalogues and material approvals.

2. Site Execution Monitoring

• Supervise day-to-day installation and erection of FPS and HVAC systems.

• Inspect pump rooms, sprinkler networks, hydrant lines, fire water tanks, FE panels, detectors, and extinguishers.

• Monitor HVAC ducting, insulation, indoor/outdoor units, GI sheet works, cable trays, exhaust fans & ventilation systems.

• Verify routing of pipelines, ducting, and mechanical services in coordination with Civil & Electrical teams.

3. Testing, Inspection & Commissioning

• Conduct FAT, SAT, pressure tests, pump tests, and functional testing of fire systems.

• Oversee HVAC system balancing, leakage testing, airflow measurements, and commissioning activities.

• Ensure complete documentation and sign-off as per PMC standards.

4. Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, Civil, Electrical & Safety teams.

• Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews and ensure closure of site issues.

• Report progress to Project Manager and highlight deviations, risks, delays.

5. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to project quality plans, method statements, and inspection checklists.

• Follow TCE / client safety protocols and ensure all mechanical installations meet operational safety requirements.

• Maintain site records, inspection reports, punch lists, and mechanical logs.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily/weekly MIS reports.

• Maintain red-marked drawings and as-built documentation.

• Support final handover documentation and certification process.

QUALIFICATION

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

EXPERIENCE

• 8–10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering roles

• Must have hands-on experience in:

• Fire Protection Systems (FPS)

• HVAC systems for substations or industrial projects

• Preferably experience with 400 kV / 765 kV Substations

• PMC / EPC background preferred