Process Project Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pinaka Green develops and owns green hydrogen plants on a BOO/BOOT basis — which means every engineering and execution decision is ours to own, not our EPC or PMC vendor's. As our Owner's Engineer, you are Pinaka's eyes, mind, and voice across the full project lifecycle. You do not design the plant — that is the EPC's job. You ensure the EPC designs it right. You do not write the DPR — that is the consultant's job. You ensure it is rigorous, bankable, and consistent with Pinaka's standards. You raise concerns early, hold vendors to account, and make sure nothing technically or commercially unsound passes through on Pinaka's watch.

This role spans two hats — process engineering review (technical integrity of design, DPR, and all engineering deliverables) and project engineering oversight (schedule, cost, procurement, construction, and commissioning compliance). Both hats serve one purpose: protecting Pinaka's technical and commercial interests as project owner.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

A. Process Engineering Oversight — Technical Review & DPR Ownership

•     DPR ownership — Own the Detailed Project Report end-to-end: define the scope and structure expected from the vendor/consultant, review every section (process basis, equipment list, CAPEX/OPEX, utilities, safety philosophy), and ensure it meets Pinaka's quality bar and is fit for lender and investor scrutiny. The DPR is not accepted until you sign off.

•     Engineering deliverable review — Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, process simulation outputs, cause-and-effect diagrams, and layout drawings for technical correctness, completeness, and conformance to the agreed design basis. Flag gaps, errors, or deviations — do not let them pass.

•     Design basis stewardship — Ensure all vendors and EPC contractors work to a consistent, documented design basis aligned with Pinaka's internal standards, manuals, frameworks, and guidelines. Raise formal deviations when vendors depart from agreed scope or specifications.

•     HAZOP and safety review representation — Represent Pinaka at HAZOP, SIL, and safety review sessions; evaluate the quality and completeness of the study; review action items and track their closure on Pinaka's behalf.

•     Regulatory compliance oversight — Ensure EPC/PMC vendors prepare PESO, SMPV(U), GCR, and statutory documentation correctly; review submissions before they go out; coordinate with regulatory bodies as Pinaka's technical representative.

•     Technical query resolution — Review and respond to technical queries and RFIs from EPC/vendors in coordination with the Founder; ensure all responses are technically sound and properly documented.

B. Project Engineering Oversight — Execution & Compliance

•     Schedule & cost oversight — Review and challenge the project schedule and CAPEX tracker maintained by EPC/PMC; identify risks to milestones or budget early; escalate to the Founder with clear options, not just problems.

•     EPC/PMC performance management — Serve as Pinaka's day-to-day interface with EPC and PMC vendors; chair or attend progress meetings; review minutes, track open actions, and hold vendors to contractual commitments.

•     Procurement oversight — Review Material Requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor selections for key equipment packages (electrolysers, compressors, PSA units, control systems); ensure selected vendors and specifications align with Pinaka's requirements.

•     FAT and inspection representation — Attend Factory Acceptance Tests and pre-delivery inspections on Pinaka's behalf; review test protocols, witness or verify outcomes, and approve or reject equipment before dispatch to site.

•     Construction and commissioning oversight — Conduct periodic site visits during construction; verify work is being executed per drawings, specs, and HSE norms; review and accept punch list closures; represent Pinaka at commissioning milestones.

•     Document control and handover — Ensure EPC vendors deliver complete as-built documentation, MRBs, and O&M manuals to Pinaka's standards at mechanical completion and final handover.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Engagement

Contractor / Independent Consultant (retainer basis). 3-month assessment with pathway to full-time as project portfolio grows.

Base Location

Gurugram, Haryana. Periodic site visits and FAT travel as project phases demand.

Experience

2–5 years in process and/or project engineering — in owner/developer, PMC, or engineering consultancy roles. Owner-side or PMC experience strongly preferred over pure EPC.

Reports to

Founder & CEO (direct)

Compensation

₹6–8 LPA equivalent (retainer), commensurate with experience. Performance bonus + equity consideration post-assessment. Site travel and project expenses covered separately.

Start

Immediate — outcome within 10 days of application.

YOU SHOULD HAVE

•     2–5 years in process and/or project engineering — preferably on the owner/developer or PMC side. You understand how EPC contracts work and where vendors cut corners.

•     Strong process engineering review ability: read and critically interrogate PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, simulation outputs, and HAZOP reports — and tell the EPC when something is wrong.

•     Experience owning or contributing to DPRs, feasibility studies, or FEED packages — you know what a bankable, technically rigorous report looks like and what to reject.

•     Familiarity with hydrogen systems (electrolysers, compression, storage, PESO/SMPV/GCR) is a strong plus. Willingness to learn fast is non-negotiable.

•     Project controls literacy: schedule review (MS Project/P6), CAPEX tracking, RFI/TQ management, vendor coordination, FAT attendance.

•     B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Chartered Engineer or PMP certification is a plus.

WHY THIS ROLE

•     Work directly with the Founder & CEO — you are Pinaka's engineering conscience on every project, not a cog in a large PMC machine.

•     Full lifecycle ownership from DPR to handover — technical review, procurement oversight, construction visits, commissioning sign-off — all yours.

•     Green hydrogen is a new domain where owner-side engineering rigour is rare and highly valued — your expertise will compound quickly.

•     Pathway from contractor to full-time Head of Engineering as the project portfolio scales.

•     Equity consideration for standout performers post-assessment.

•     No bureaucracy, no layers — your technical judgment shapes how Pinaka builds.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief note: (a) a project where you reviewed or challenged an EPC/vendor's engineering — what you found, what you did, and the outcome; (b) your experience with DPRs or FEED packages — what you owned and what standard you held vendors to; (c) why you want to build in green hydrogen. Email: [Confidential Information]

Subject: Application — Process Engineer cum Project Engineer | [Your Name]

Pinaka Green | Green Hydrogen Solutions | Gurugram, Haryana | www.pinakagreen.com