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# Project Manager / Project Engineer - Flare Systems | Heavy Engineering | Oil & Gas | Pressure Vessels at Zeeco

- **Company:** Zeeco
- **Location:** Mumbai, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zeeco/dcbdb875-1b7c-4950-ba16-e2fa7641f926

## Job description

About Zeeco: Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Power, and Industrial sectors. With operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Zeeco designs and manufactures world-class flare systems, burners, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, and pollution control equipment. At Zeeco India, we deliver complex engineered projects by combining technical excellence, innovation, and customer-focused project execution. Position: Project Manager - Flares Location: Mumbai Experience: 3 to 15+ Years Industry Preference: Heavy Engineering, Oil & Gas ,EPC ,Pressure Vessels ,Process Equipment, Manufacturing Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Project Engineer to lead the execution of flare system projects from order handover through final project completion. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience managing engineered equipment projects involving pressure vessels, process packages, skids, piping systems, and Oil & Gas equipment. The Project Manager will serve as the primary customer interface and be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements. A strong focus on change order management, project scheduling, expediting, commercial control, and cross-functional coordination is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution:

- Manage multiple flare system projects from sales handover through commissioning and project closeout.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and monitor project execution plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Global Teams to ensure timely execution.
- Track project progress and proactively resolve schedule bottlenecks.

Change Order & Commercial Management:

- Lead all change order management activities including identification, documentation, costing, customer negotiations, and implementation.
- Identify scope deviations and ensure commercial recovery through approved variation orders.
- Monitor project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and cash flow.
- Protect project margins by controlling scope creep, engineering hours, procurement costs, and schedule impacts.
- Coordinate with Sales and Finance regarding commercial changes affecting project value.

Project Scheduling & Expediting:

- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management tools.
- Drive project expediting activities to ensure engineering deliverables, procurement, manufacturing, inspections, and shipments meet contractual timelines.
- Expedite vendor documentation, manufacturing progress, inspections, and deliveries.
- Conduct regular schedule reviews and implement recovery plans for critical path activities.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to eliminate execution delays.

Engineering & Technical Coordination:

- Review customer specifications, contracts, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate preparation and review of engineering deliverables, procurement packages, vendor documents, and manufacturing documentation.
- Support technical discussions with customers and global engineering teams.
- Participate in HAZOP, design reviews, and technical clarification meetings where applicable.

Customer & Stakeholder Management:

- Maintain regular communication with customers, vendors, Zeeco Global Offices, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct project review meetings and provide accurate project status reports.
- Manage customer expectations while ensuring contractual compliance.
- Resolve technical and commercial issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Risk & Quality Management:

- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, ISO procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Support inspection activities, FATs, documentation reviews, and project closeout activities.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
- 10+ years of project management experience in Heavy Engineering or EPC projects.
- Proven experience executing projects involving (Preferred but not mandatory):
- Flare Systems
- Pressure Vessels
- Process Equipment
- Skid Packages
- Heat Exchangers
- Oil & Gas Equipment
- Strong understanding of project commercial management and contract administration.

Required Skills:

- Project Planning & Execution
- Change Order Management
- Project Expediting
- Schedule Management
- Contract Management
- Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
- Vendor & Supplier Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Manufacturing & Fabrication Coordination
- Engineering Documentation Review
- Procurement Coordination
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Preferred Industry Experience:

Candidates should have prior experience in one or more of the following industries:

- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- EPC
- Heavy Engineering
- Process Equipment Manufacturing
- Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
- Fired Equipment
- Combustion Systems
- Industrial Process Plants

Technical Competencies:

- Project Scheduling (MS Project or equivalent)
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Suite
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Contract Documentation
- Engineering Drawings & P&IDs
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Manufacturing Progress Monitoring
- Project Cost & Revenue Tracking
- Knowledge of ASME/API standards is desirable

## About Zeeco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zeeco designs and manufactures advanced combustion and environmental solutions that help industrial clients reduce emissions, optimize processes, and comply with global environmental regulations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- **Founded**: 1979
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was founded in 1979 in Tulsa)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Industrial combustion equipment, environmental solutions, including refining, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, pharmaceutical, biogas, and other process industries.
- **Target customers**: B2B, primarily large-scale industrial facilities and engineering firms worldwide.
- **Mission statement**: “To remain the world’s premier provider of combustion, process technology, and environmental equipment and services, as perceived by the customer, the competition, and our people.” [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **Industrial Burners**: Ultra-low-NOx burners for various fuels.
- **Flare Systems**: Combustion devices for safe disposal of waste gases.
- **Thermal Oxidizers**: Systems for destroying hazardous air pollutants.
- **Vapor Control**: Vapor recovery and combustion units for storage and loading terminals.
- **Rental Equipment**: Temporary combustion and environmental equipment.
- **Aftermarket Parts**: Replacement components and upgrades.
- **Global Field Services**: On-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- **Combustion Electronics**: Control systems and instrumentation.
- **Fired Heaters (via Devco Process Heaters)**: Custom process heaters for refining and petrochemicals. [zeeco.com](https://www.zeeco.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 70,000 projects executed; 3,000+ employees across 30+ global locations. [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (privately held). The company operates the world’s largest combustion research and test facility at their Global Technology Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
- **Growth Signals**: Expansive global footprint (locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia); continuous hiring across engineering and service roles; large R&D investment with a 250‑acre campus.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market leadership**: 45 years of innovation and established reputation as a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions.
- **Integrated capabilities**: Design, manufacturing, testing, and field service under one roof — including the world’s largest combustion R&D facility.
- **Extensive global reach**: 30+ locations and the ability to execute 10,000+ projects per year.
- **Heroic customer service**: Culture obsessed with long-term client relationships and personalized response. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community)

## Strategic Focus
- **Emissions reduction and sustainability**: Continuously developing ultra-low-NOx burners, advanced thermal oxidizers, and solutions that help customers meet tightening environmental regulations.
- **Global expansion**: Enhancing service capabilities in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe; bilingual and international hiring signals growth in new markets.
- **Innovation and R&D**: Ongoing investment in the world’s largest combustion test facility to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes technical excellence, teamwork, and a “heroic” commitment to customer service. Employees are encouraged to grow through mentorship and professional development.
- **Community and development**: The Zeeco Young Professionals (ZYP) program offers mentor/mentee matching, networking, leadership training, and community volunteer opportunities. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community)
- **Work environment**: Most roles are on-site (Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and global offices), with limited remote positions available (e.g., Field Service roles in the Middle East). Frequent travel opportunities for field engineers.
- **Perks**: Strong culture of internal growth, cross‑functional exposure, and potential to work on complex global projects.
- **Global footprint**: Employees can expect opportunities to travel or relocate to other Zeeco locations worldwide.

## Sources
1. [zeeco.com](https://www.zeeco.com/)
2. [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about)
3. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community)
4. [jobs.lever.co/zeeco](https://jobs.lever.co/zeeco)

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