TPI Engineers

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Valid API 510 / API 570 / API 571 certification.
• Knowledge of refinery inspection practices, relevant codes and standards.
• Familiarity with static equipment, pressure vessels, piping and refinery maintenance activities.

• Relevant experience in Petroleum Refinery / Petrochemical / Oil & Gas / Hydrocarbon Industry.
• Minimum shutdown experience as required under the tender.
• Experience in inspection of:
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Towers
  • Drums
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Fired Heaters
  • Pipelines
  • Piping/Structural components
• Familiarity with NDT techniques is required.
• Candidates having ASNT/ISNT Level I/II certification in RT/UT/DPT/MPT will be preferred/required as applicable.
• Maximum age specified in the tender: 45 years.

The API TPI Engineer will be responsible for:

1. Inspection of static equipment and pipelines during pre-shutdown, shutdown and post-shutdown activities.
2. Carrying out inspection of pressure vessels, towers, drums, exchangers, heaters and piping.
3. Reviewing inspection requirements and determining the sequence of activities.
4. Coordinating with Maintenance, Operations, Process Engineering and contractors.
5. Supervising/witnessing inspection activities and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
6. Coordinating with NDT agencies and witnessing NDT activities.
7. Witnessing activities such as:
   • DPT
   • MPT
   • UT
   • RT
   • Hydrotest
   • Fit-up
   • PMI
   • Radiography clearance
8. Identifying defects/observations and recommending appropriate repair or corrective action.
9. Assisting CPCL's Inspection Engineer in expediting inspection activities.
10. Maintaining daily job log sheets and reporting progress.
11. Ensuring inspection activities are completed within the shutdown schedule.
12. Ensuring strict compliance with refinery safety procedures.

Option 1 – Degree

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience.

OR

Option 2 – Diploma

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience.

The candidate should have basic engineering knowledge for executing mechanical inspection/maintenance activities.

• Minimum 2 months shutdown experience in a refinery/petrochemical industry.
• Familiarity with refinery static equipment and pipelines.
• Knowledge of NDT techniques.
• ASNT/ISNT Level I/II certification in RT / UT / DPT / MPT will be required as specified in the tender.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings for static equipment, pipelines and mechanical items.
• Familiarity with:
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Towers
  • Drums
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Fired Heaters
  • Pipelines
  • Piping and structural jobs.

The Non-API TPI Engineer will be responsible for:

1. Supporting inspection activities of static equipment and pipelines.
2. Carrying out inspection as instructed by the CPCL Inspection Engineer/EIC.
3. Inspection of equipment during pre-shutdown, shutdown and post-shutdown activities.
4. Coordinating with Maintenance and other refinery departments.
5. Witnessing/assisting in:
   • DPT
   • MPT
   • UT
   • RT
   • Hydrotest
   • Fit-up inspection
   • PMI
   • Radiography clearance
6. Assisting in NDT activities.
7. Checking inspection status and following up with contractors/NDT agencies.
8. Identifying observations during inspection and reporting them to the concerned Inspection Engineer.
9. Maintaining daily job logs and inspection records.
10. Reporting daily progress to the CPCL Engineer.
11. Ensuring compliance with approved procedures, inspection requirements and safety standards.

• 12-hour shift
• Day Shift: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
• Night Shift: 08:00 PM – 08:00 AM
• Engineers may be deployed in either day or night shift depending on EIC requirements.

• 8-hour duty
• As per tender: approximately 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch/dinner break.

Important: Shutdown Engineers must be prepared for continuous duty throughout the shutdown period without leave. If an Engineer cannot report, the agency must arrange a replacement.

• API – 12 Hrs: ₹2900 per day (for 2-3 Year of Experience) + Rs. 500 per day Allowances.
  ₹3200 per day (for 3-4 Year of Experience) + Rs. 500 per day Allowances.
  ₹3500 per day (for 5+ Year of Experience) + Rs. 500 per day Allowances.
• Non-API – 12 Hrs: ₹1800 per day (for 1 year BE / 3 Years Diploma Experience)
  ₹1900 per day (for 2 years BE / 4-5 Years Diploma Experience)
  ₹2000 per day (for 3+ years BE / 5+ Years Diploma Experience)
• Non-API – 8 Hrs: ₹1500 per day

This is preferable to presenting the CPCL SOR rate as the candidate's salary.

For every candidate, collect:

• Updated CV
• Degree/Diploma Certificate
• Experience Certificates
• Previous refinery/shutdown experience proof
• API Certificate – API candidates only
• NDT Certificate – ASNT/ISNT Level I/II, if applicable
• Previous project/client details
• Recent photograph
• ID Proof
• PAN/Aadhaar
• Contact Number
• Availability for immediate deployment

The tender specifically requires submission of CVs, degree certificates, credentials, experience certificates/certified attendance sheets and originals for verification before commencement.