Senior Advisor - Water Systems (Fixed Term Contract)

About the role:

• Lead, drive and oversee all water systems for the DRI plant, including direct & indirect cooling systems, water treatment systems, cooling towers & heat exchangers, effluent plant, sewerage network, storm & rain collection network, potable water system, firewater systems, piping design, etc.
• Ensure adequacy, availability, and reliability as well as optimised and efficient systems across all plant areas
• Carry out design validation, code compliance and design integration.
• Support engineering review, procurement activities through vendor offer reviews and recommendations.
• Interface with the project engineering firm and internal stakeholders to manage end-to-end activities.
• Knowledge of Utility systems covering compressed air and industrial gases is desirable.
• Work on optimisation of Engg efforts and Quantities.
• KPIs Quality of Engg, On time Deliverables and Optimisation of Quantities.
• Contribute in structural design with modularization, fabrication, and transport requirements.
• Contribute in constructability, erection sequence, and temporary structure needs.

Role & responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to agreed schedule of deliverables
• Anticipate, flag and make mitigation plans in advance in case of schedule deviations
• Contribute towards effective and timely resolution of technical challenges arising during the course of engineering
• Review water & utility balance calculations and water & utility consumption estimates.
• Ensure optimised design
• Ensure interconnection of utility networks with process and auxiliary units in line with agreed take over points / conditions
• Validate design of cooling towers, water treatment systems, air compressors, and inert gas systems.
• Review vendor packages for utility skids, tanks, and pumps.
• Provide guidance on pipe sizing, routing, and layout.
• Address site queries, technical deviations, and NCRs during engineering and construction phases.
• Support startup planning and utility readiness reviews.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 30+ years of experience in water systems, for steel, chemical, or oil & gas plants.
• Knowledge of Utility systems covering compressed air and industrial gases system desirable
• Strong knowledge of process water, utility standards and vendor packages.
• Experience in O&M planning, redundancy strategies, and cost optimization.
• Preference will be given to retired professionals from the same background.

Contract Terms:

• Contract Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.