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Sr. Engineer / Engineer - Contracts
Team: Manufacturing - Indirect
Location: Wada, Maharashtra
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: onsite
Job Description
Contracts Engineer
Location: Wada, District Palghar, Maharashtra
About Zeeco:
Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions for the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power industries. Headquartered near Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA), Zeeco operates one of the world’s largest combustion research and testing centers and serves customers in over 100 countries. At Zeeco, we engineer solutions that reduce emissions, increase efficiency, and solve complex industrial challenges. Our culture emphasizes innovation, accountability, and global collaboration.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Engineer to manage end-to-end service procurement and contract administration for fabrication and allied industrial services. The role requires strong techno-commercial expertise, vendor development capability, and experience in project-based procurement within Oil & Gas / Fired Equipment / Process Equipment sectors. This position plays a critical role in ensuring cost optimization, vendor reliability, contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and on-time project execution.
Work Environment & Growth Opportunity:
The Contracts Engineer will operate in a fast-paced, project-driven environment where commercial agility, cost control, and execution discipline are critical to project success. The role requires close coordination with Engineering, Projects, QA/QC, Plant Operations, and vendors to ensure timely service execution aligned with quality and budget objectives.
Based at our newly developed Wada facility, the position offers a professional work setting within a modern office building equipped with international-standard amenities designed to support collaboration, productivity, and operational efficiency. The facility combines structured processes with hands-on industrial execution, providing exposure to real-time fabrication and project activities.
About the Role:
This role provides the opportunity to work on complex industrial projects aligned with global standards and international best practices. The Contracts Engineer will gain cross-functional visibility, commercial ownership, and strong career development exposure within a performance-driven organization.
Additionally, the Wada location offers a focused and less congested work environment compared to city-based industrial hubs, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking improved commute conditions and better work-life balance while remaining accessible from Mumbai and surrounding regions.
Procurement & Contract Management
- Manage end-to-end procurement of fabrication-related services including:
- Fabrication contracts
- Blasting & painting services
- Packaging & logistics
- Crane and heavy equipment rentals
- Transportation services
- Manpower supply contracts
- Draft, review, and administer service contracts aligned with project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, statutory norms, and commercial terms.
- Mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
Vendor Development & Performance Management
- Identify and onboard capable local/regional vendors.
- Conduct vendor capability assessments (technical, quality, capacity, financial stability).
- Maintain and update Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Track vendor KPIs: cost, quality, delivery, safety compliance.
- Drive vendor performance improvement initiatives.
RFQ & Tendering Process
- Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and clarify scope with Engineering/Project teams.
- Issue RFQs to shortlisted vendors.
- Perform techno-commercial evaluations.
- Prepare comparative statements and cost breakdown analysis.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities.
Negotiation & Contract Finalization
- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, LD clauses, and warranty terms.
- Finalize contracts aligned with company risk management framework.
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and Work Orders post-approval.
Order Execution & Expediting
- Track service execution progress against project timelines.
- Coordinate with QA/QC, Planning & Project teams.
- Manage change orders, variation claims, and deviations.
- Ensure documentation closure and milestone tracking.
Documentation & Cost Control
- Maintain procurement history and cost database.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Develop benchmarking tools for cost comparison.
- Provide cost inputs for budgeting and forecasting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas / Fired Equipment / Process Equipment industry
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, welding standards, coating systems, and heavy equipment handling
- Experience in handling high-value service contracts
- Proficiency in contract drafting and interpretation
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, LD clauses, payment structures, and warranty clauses
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work within project-driven timelines
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