Project Engineer
Job Description
Role Overview
This is a 6-month, full-time project assignment, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on project requirements and individual performance.
The Project Engineer – Plant Commissioning will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, startup, and optimization of industrial process equipment at Craste's manufacturing facility. The role involves hands-on involvement in commissioning process systems, material handling equipment, process water and wastewater treatment, utilities, and associated process equipment.
Working closely with equipment suppliers, contractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams, the Project Engineer will drive project execution from installation through successful commissioning, process stabilization, and performance optimization. This is a field-based role requiring active involvement on the shop floor throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the installation, erection, and commissioning of industrial process equipment and associated utilities.
• Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and system validation activities.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment installation, trial runs, startup, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project execution.
• Commission and optimize process, utility, and material handling systems as assigned.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, process, and operational issues during commissioning and plant ramp-up.
• Optimize equipment performance, plant throughput, operational reliability, process efficiency, and utility consumption.
• Ensure seamless integration of process equipment, piping, instrumentation, utilities, and control systems.
• Monitor project progress, maintain commissioning documentation, manage punch-list items, and prepare technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards throughout project execution.
• Support operator training, process stabilization, and continuous improvement following commissioning.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial plant installation, commissioning, startup, or project execution.
• Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Production, Industrial, or related fields).
• Experience in one or more of the following industries will be preferred: Pulp & Paper, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Process Equipment Manufacturing, EPC, Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Sugar, or Distillery.
• Strong understanding of industrial process equipment, including pumps, piping, valves, tanks, rotating equipment, utilities, and material handling systems.
• Familiarity with filtration, separation systems, process water/wastewater treatment, or similar industrial process technologies will be an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs, equipment layouts, and vendor documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project coordination skills with a hands-on approach to commissioning and plant startup.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to relocate and work on-site in Morena, Madhya Pradesh for the duration of the assignment.
Preferred Attributes
• Self-driven and comfortable working in a dynamic project environment.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor and take ownership of commissioning activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with OEMs, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and timely project execution.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to process improvement and operational excellence.
