Job Requirements
Job Description
Position: Project Lead – Oil & Gas Engineering
Experience: 10+ Years
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Petrochemical / Process Industries
Team Size: ~15 Engineers
Location: Bangalore
Role Overview
The Project Lead is responsible for independent, end‑to‑end delivery of engineering projects/engagements within Oil & Gas and related industries. The role combines strong technical leadership, delivery excellence, and customer engagement, with accountability for scope, schedule, quality, and team performance.
Work Experience
Key Responsibilities
Project & Delivery Management
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Lead end‑to‑end delivery of assigned engagements within defined scope, timeline, cost, and quality standards.
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Own day‑to‑day delivery, including task planning, monitoring, and issue resolution.
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Ensure On‑Time Delivery (OTD) and First Pass Yield (FPY) targets.
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Track delivery performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies.
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Ensure compliance with QuEST Project Management System and internal governance processes.
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Drive delivery excellence and continual improvement initiatives.
Technical Competencies:
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Strong understanding of:
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Plot Plans, P&IDs
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3D Modeling & Detailing
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HAC drawings
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Piping and Instrumentation Engineering
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Experience with Oil & Gas facilities such as refineries, gas processing plants, offshore/onshore installations.
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Exposure to common 3D tools (e.g., PDMS/E3D, Smart 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D).
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as the primary interface with Customers, Technical Leaders, and QuEST Leadership.
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Build and maintain strong Customer Technical Lead relationships.
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Drive customer technical meetings and governance forums.
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Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly customer connects/reviews.
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Manage and align expectations across business and technical stakeholders.
Team Leadership & People Management
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Lead and manage a team of ~15 engineers and designers across onshore and offshore locations.
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Drive daily stand‑ups and regular team connects to monitor efficiency and delivery health.
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Mentor and guide team members to build strong delivery and technical capability.
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Identify capability gaps and implement improvement actions through training, coaching, or hiring.
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Support training and development programs and handle internal conflict resolution effectively.
Standards & Process Improvement
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Develop, update, and enhance engineering standards, procedures, and checklists based on customer and project needs.
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Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Leadership & Behavioral Skills
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Proven experience leading engineering teams of 10–20 resources.
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Strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple engagements independently.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
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Customer‑centric approach with high accountability and execution focus.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Instrumentation or related discipline.
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10+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas or process industries.
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Prior experience as Project Lead, Lead Engineer, or Delivery Lead preferred.
