Job Profile : Project Trainee (Mechanical )
Experience : 0 to 2 Years
Location : Pune
About the Company
Patil Automation Ltd. (PAL) designs and builds custom automation solutions for various industries, including automotive, construction, renewables, defense, and EV battery lines. Specializing in turnkey welding and assembly lines, PAL provides robust, intelligent, and scalable production solutions with a focus on innovation and future-ready technologies.Role SummaryThe Project Trainee – Mechanical will support the project and site teams in planning, tracking, and executing mechanical works for automation and industrial EPC projects. You will assist in setting up site processes, documentation, and reporting systems that improve quality and reduce rework. This role is designed as a strong learning platform to build your capabilities in mechanical project execution, quality, and safety in a real project environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the project/site engineer in day-to-day execution of mechanical works, including installation of structures, equipment, piping, and assemblies as per approved drawings and method statements.
- Support in reading and understanding mechanical and GA drawings, equipment layouts, and BOQs to help plan material requirements and daily work fronts.
- Prepare and maintain daily progress reports, manpower and material tracking sheets, and basic planning trackers using MS Excel/Google Sheets and MS Project (under guidance).
- Coordinate with site supervisors, contractors, vendors, and client representatives for work sequencing, clearances, inspections, and resolution of minor site issues.
- Assist in basic quality checks for mechanical works (fit-up, alignment, visual checks, measurements) and ensure proper documentation of inspections, punch lists, and closure.
- Support implementation of safety practices at site by following toolbox talks, PPE usage, and safe work procedures, and by reporting unsafe conditions to the site engineer.
- Contribute to setting up and standardizing site documentation processes (checklists, formats, logs) to reduce rework, improve traceability, and stabilize site execution.
Essential requirements
- B.E. Mechanical with 0–2 years of experience in construction, EPC, or industrial projects (including internships or final-year projects)
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems used in projects such as piping, structural steel, HVAC, or equipment installation
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems used in projects such as piping, structural steel, HVAC, or equipment installation
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and equipment layouts
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and equipment layouts
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for daily reporting, data entry, and documentationWillingness to work from office and visit project sites in and around Pune as requiredGood communication skills in English and Hindi/Marathi for coordination with site teams, vendors, and consultantsStrong learning attitude, discipline in documentation, and ability to follow standard procedures and safety guidelines
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for daily reporting, data entry, and documentation
- Willingness to work from office and visit project sites in and around Pune as required
- Good communication skills in English and Hindi/Marathi for coordination with site teams, vendors, and consultants
- Strong learning attitude, discipline in documentation, and ability to follow standard procedures and safety guidelines
- Nice to Have
Bonus qualifications
- Internship or apprenticeship experience on construction/industrial project sites
- Basic exposure to AutoCAD for viewing and marking up mechanical drawings
- Basic exposure to AutoCAD for viewing and marking up mechanical drawings
Familiarity with project planning concepts (bar charts, milestones, progress tracking)
- Familiarity with project planning concepts (bar charts, milestones, progress tracking)
Knowledge of basic quality checks for mechanical works (fit-up, alignment, welding visual checks, pressure testing, etc.)Understanding of basic safety practices for mechanical erection and installation works
- Knowledge of basic quality checks for mechanical works (fit-up, alignment, welding visual checks, pressure testing, etc.)
- Understanding of basic safety practices for mechanical erection and installation works
- Tools & Software
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- Google Sheets
What We Offer
- Structured exposure to end-to-end EPC project execution in industrial automation and mechanical works.
- Hands-on learning with a compact, senior-led team where you work closely with project managers and engineers.
- Clear growth path from trainee to independent site/project engineer based on performance.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across automotive and industrial sectors.
Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
