GSS Hub OTS Lead Engineer

GSS OTS Lead Engineer

Simulation is an integral part of the Guardian Software and Solutions Hub at Emerson. The Lead Engineer role requires strong customer focus, sound judgment, effective communication skills, team management capabilities, and quick learning abilities. The candidate must also be capable of driving projects processes through close communication and coordination.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

1. Project Execution
• Administer, generate technical queries and obtain necessary clarifications from the customer.
• Perform the detailed design and configuration of the dynamic simulation solution.
• Manage technical interfaces with the customer and other external stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate and manage technical interfaces with subcontractors when applicable.
• Prepare, review, and ensure the quality of project related design documents and software deliverables.
• Serve as the technical liaison between internal sub teams, disciplines, and integrated systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute acceptance testing activities, ensuring smooth system handover.
• Prepare for, participate in, and lead technical discussions during project meetings.
• Develop and define project standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Lead the creation of technical deliverables and associated test procedures.
• Update and maintain the status of all technical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead development and testing of plant dynamic simulation models and internal control layers according to project specifications.
• Support identification of project risks and contribute to defining appropriate mitigation plans.
2. Data Collection and Documentation
• Collect, analyze and document project related data from customers.
• Support preparation of necessary project documentation.
• Prepare Efforts estimates and project schedules
3. Planning & Team Collaboration
• Plan, allocate, and monitor tasks necessary for successful project execution.
• Provide weekly updates on progress, status, and issues to the PM/supervisor.
• Train and mentor new engineers and conduct team knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Flexibly perform any project activity as instructed by the PM/supervisor.
4. Continuous Improvement
• Review and enhance processes and productivity tools based on project objectives, specifications, and feedback.
• Create improvement requests and review proposed changes.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives at CoE Pune and lead organizational initiatives/projects as assigned.
5. Quality Control & Assurance
• Implementation of CoE quality processes/documentation throughout the project.
• Adopts to World Area quality requirements and Customer's regulatory guidelines.
• Practices and promotes First time right approach.
• Strictly follows GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
• Promote continuous improvement in deliverables and workflow quality.
• Maintain accuracy, correctness, and consistency in documentation and project execution.
6. Other Duties
• Perform other additional specific duties, when requested by the business. These will, typically, be strategic in nature but could potentially be anything that the post holder is suitably qualified and experienced to undertake. These duties may be assigned to the person under guidance of a supervisor.

Who you are:

You are an initiative-taking, hands-on professional with strong energy and a commitment to integrity. You demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and leadership. You are eager to learn, develop your skills continuously, and guide team members. You adapt well to global time zones and excel in customer-facing and collaborative environments.

Technical competencies:

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, equipment datasheets, and other technical documents.
• Strong experience with simulation tools such as DeltaV Mimic, Aspen HYSYS Dynamics and Aspen Dynamics.
• Experience in OTS configuration, delivery, operations, and commissioning.
• Experience leading simulation projects in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemicals, Metals & Minerals, LNG.
• Experience in leading Kick-Off Meeting, Acceptance Tests (MAT/MVT, FAT, SAT) and Trainings
• Ability to lead multiple simulation projects in parallel.
• Experience integrating process models with control and safety systems.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

• BE / B. Tech Degree in Chemical or Petrochemical Engineering from a reputed institute.
• Experience of 8-12 years in Dynamic Process Simulation.
• Experience in Process Plant Operations will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer relationship capabilities.
• Ability to manage teams or groups and organize workforce effectively.
• Motivation to learn and work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Willingness to adjust working hours for global collaboration.

Our offer to you:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within industry and local labor markets. We also offer comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity, and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work setup where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit of providing a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.