Job Description

Mechanical Lead (Erection, Testing & Commissioning) - Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP)

Experience: 18–20 Years

Plant Type: Combined Cycle Power Plant (~230 MW)

Location: Project Site

1. POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Lead shall be responsible for complete execution, supervision, and management of erection, pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning of all mechanical systems of a Combined Cycle Power Plant.

The role requires deep expertise in Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, HRSG, Diverter Damper/Bypass Stack systems, rotating equipment, valves, and Balance of Plant (BOP), along with strong site leadership and cross-functional coordination.

The incumbent will also support overall site management in the absence of the Project Head, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to project timelines.

Owendo, being a relocation project site, the posting will be initially at the GVK site for a period of 6 months max, till completion of dismantling and transportation of Plant & later on the candidate has to relocate to the final location Gabon during construction of Plant , Installation, Erection & Commissioning.

However, the other two Projects, Port Gentil & Lambrane, being Simple cycle Plants, with bare minimum BOP equipment & less challenges during Erection & Commissioning phase, we will have the similar JD but with lesser experience , which I shall also share with HR.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Erection & Installation

• Lead and supervise erection of:
• Ensure:

B. Rotating Equipment (Critical Scope)

• Erection, alignment, testing, and commissioning of:
• Exposure to:
• Compressors:

C. HRSG & Steam System

• Supervise erection and commissioning of:
• Valve systems:

D. Valve Installation & Testing

• Erection, inspection, and testing of:
• Safety valves:
• Conduct:

E. BOP Systems (Mechanical Scope)

Lead mechanical execution for:

• DM Water Systems
• Fire Water Systems (including fire pumps)
• Cooling Water System
• Compressed Air System
• Potable Water System
• HVAC systems

F. Pre-Commissioning Activities

• Flushing and cleaning:
• Hydro testing and leak checks
• Alignment verification and coupling checks
• Rotation checks and trial runs

G. Commissioning

• Lead commissioning of:
• Conduct:

H. Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate with:
• Ensure:

I. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with OEMs:
• Supervise and control:
• Ensure:

J. Site Leadership Role

• Act as Site In-Charge in absence of Project Head
• Responsible for:
• Maintain:

K. Quality & Documentation

• Review and ensure:
• Ensure punch point identification and closure

L. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce:
• Ensure safe practices during:
• Compliance with:

3. REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• Knowledge of:

Functional Skills

• Ability to interpret:
• Strong troubleshooting capability
• Project execution and planning skills

Behavioral Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Strong decision-making capability
• Effective coordination across disciplines
• High ownership and accountability

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 18–20 years of experience in Combined Cycle / Thermal Power Plant projects
• Extensive experience in erection, testing & commissioning

5. DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience in:
• Exposure to international standards (ASME / API / ISO) preferred

6. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Timely completion of erection & commissioning milestones
• First-time-right alignment & installation
• Zero major rework incidents
• Equipment reliability during trial runs
• Safety performance (zero LTIs)

7. REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Reports to: Project Head / Commissioning Manager
• Leads:
• Coordinates with:

8. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Site-based role with need based extended working hours during Erection Peak & commissioning
• High-pressure execution environment with strict timelines
• Strong focus on safety and coordination