Project Lead – Oil & Gas Engineering

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.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of assigned engagements within defined scope, timeline, cost, and quality standards.
• Own day‑to‑day delivery, including task planning, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Ensure On‑Time Delivery (OTD) and First Pass Yield (FPY) targets.
• Track delivery performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with QuEST Project Management System and internal governance processes.
• Drive delivery excellence and continual improvement initiatives.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong understanding of:
• Plot Plans, P&IDs
• 3D Modeling & Detailing
• HAC drawings
• Piping and Instrumentation Engineering
• Experience with Oil & Gas facilities such as refineries, gas processing plants, offshore/onshore installations.
• Exposure to common 3D tools (e.g., PDMS/E3D, Smart 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D).

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary interface with Customers, Technical Leaders, and QuEST Leadership.
• Build and maintain strong Customer Technical Lead relationships.
• Drive customer technical meetings and governance forums.
• Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly customer connects/reviews.
• Manage and align expectations across business and technical stakeholders.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead and manage a team of ~15 engineers and designers across onshore and offshore locations.
• Drive daily stand‑ups and regular team connects to monitor efficiency and delivery health.
• Mentor and guide team members to build strong delivery and technical capability.
• Identify capability gaps and implement improvement actions through training, coaching, or hiring.
• Support training and development programs and handle internal conflict resolution effectively.

Standards & Process Improvement

• Develop, update, and enhance engineering standards, procedures, and checklists based on customer and project needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• Proven experience leading engineering teams of 10–20 resources.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple engagements independently.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer‑centric approach with high accountability and execution focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Instrumentation or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas or process industries.
• Prior experience as Project Lead, Lead Engineer, or Delivery Lead preferred.