Introduction

What are you going to do 

We are partnering with our client, a respected organization in the Oil and Gas sector, to expand our client's team with experienced Tank Engineers in Chennai. This contract position offers the opportunity to work on complex liquid storage terminals, tank farms, marine jetties and wider EPC infrastructure projects, playing a pivotal role in ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute storage tank engineering, fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Review tank GA drawings, shell course layouts, nozzle details, roof drawings, bottom plates and construction documents.
  • Coordinate fabrication and erection of cone roof, dome roof, IFR and EFR tanks.
  • Supervise shell, bottom, annular plate, roof structure and appurtenance installation.
  • Coordinate foundation readiness, settlement monitoring and hydrostatic testing.
  • Ensure welding quality, WPS/PQR compliance, NDT, vacuum box testing, spark testing and material traceability.
  • Coordinate procurement, vendor inspections, QA/QC, planning, construction and HSE teams.
  • Ensure compliance with API 650, API 620, API 653, ASME, AWS, OISD, NFPA, IS and PESO requirements.
  • Monitor contractor performance, project schedule, quality and cost objectives.
  • Support mechanical completion, commissioning, turnover dossiers and project handover.
  • Atmospheric storage tank engineering, fabrication and erection.
  • Hydrotesting, settlement monitoring, welding, NDT and corrosion protection.
  • Knowledge of API 650, API 620, API 653, ASME Section IX, ASTM, AWS, OISD, NFPA and IS Codes.
  • Software: AutoCAD, Intergraph TANK (preferred), SAP, Primavera P6/MS Project, MS Office.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • BE / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Certifications in API 650/API 653, AWS/CSWIP Welding Inspection, NDT or PMP are desirable.
  • Experience: 5-12 years in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Tank Terminal or EPC projects with experience in atmospheric storage tank engineering and construction.
  • Experience in greenfield and brownfield tank terminal infrastructure projects.
  • Strong multidisciplinary coordination with hands-on tank construction and commissioning experience.

What we offer 

Closing: 26 September 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!