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Oil & Gas Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

ONGC's Cauvery basin operations in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Ramanathapuram, city gas distribution networks and Ennore's LNG terminal create demand for oil & gas engineers.

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6positions

6locations

Working in Oil & Gas

Employers in this sector hire for Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, NDT Engineer, Planning Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimation Engineer. Candidates with experience in a similar plant or project, and who are open to working in Nagapattinam or Thiruvarur or Ramanathapuram, are shortlisted fastest.

Positions we recruit for

Project Engineer

City Gas Distribution

5 openings →

Quality Engineer

Pipeline QA/QC

1 openings →

NDT Engineer

Pipeline Weld Inspection

1 openings →

Planning Engineer

Pipeline Projects

2 openings →

Design Engineer

Piping Stress Analysis

1 openings →

Estimation Engineer

Pipeline Projects

2 openings →

Oil & Gas openings by position

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Project Engineer · 5

HC-OILGA-101Full-time

Project Engineer – City Gas Distribution

Client: an oilfield services company · Oil & Gas

Location: Mayiladuthurai
Experience: 2–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.5–6.8 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-OILGA-103Full-time

Project Engineer – City Gas Distribution

Client: an oilfield services company · Oil & Gas

Location: Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai
Experience: 5–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.2–10.3 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-OILGA-104Full-time

Project Engineer – City Gas Distribution

Client: a pipeline contractor · Oil & Gas

Location: Nagapattinam
Experience: 8–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.9–13.5 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-OILGA-108Full-time

Project Engineer – City Gas Distribution

Client: a pipeline contractor · Oil & Gas

Location: Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Experience: 6–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹7.1–10.0 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-OILGA-109Full-time

Project Engineer – City Gas Distribution

Client: an oilfield services company · Oil & Gas

Location: Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Experience: 9–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹9.7–13.0 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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Quality Engineer · 1

HC-OILGA-112Full-time

Quality Engineer – Pipeline QA/QC

Client: a city gas distribution company · Oil & Gas

Location: Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur
Experience: Fresher–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹2.6–4.8 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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NDT Engineer · 1

HC-OILGA-105Full-time

NDT Engineer – Pipeline Weld Inspection

Client: a city gas distribution company · Oil & Gas

Location: Nagapattinam
Experience: 4–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.7–7.2 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Perform UT, RT, MPT and DPT as per approved procedures
Interpret radiographs and prepare NDT reports
Witness inspections with clients and third-party inspectors
Maintain NDT equipment, calibration blocks and records
Follow radiation safety rules (AERB) at site and shop

Skills: ASNT Level II (UT/RT/MT/PT) · PAUT / TOFD (advantage) · ASME Sec V & IX · AERB radiation safety

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Planning Engineer · 2

HC-OILGA-102Full-time

Planning Engineer – Pipeline Projects

Client: an oilfield services company · Oil & Gas

Location: Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai
Experience: 3–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.8–8.2 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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HC-OILGA-107Full-time

Planning Engineer – Pipeline Projects

Client: a pipeline contractor · Oil & Gas

Location: Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram
Experience: 2–4 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.0–6.4 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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Design Engineer · 1

HC-OILGA-106Full-time

Design Engineer – Piping Stress Analysis

Client: a city gas distribution company · Oil & Gas

Location: Ramanathapuram
Experience: 3–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.1–8.9 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
Perform design calculations and select materials
Release BOMs and engineering change notes
Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

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Estimation Engineer · 2

HC-OILGA-110Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Pipeline Projects

Client: an oilfield services company · Oil & Gas

Location: Tiruvarur
Experience: 3–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–7.1 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-OILGA-111Contract

Estimation Engineer – Pipeline Projects

Client: a pipeline contractor · Oil & Gas

Location: Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur
Experience: 3–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–5.9 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Frequently asked questions

Which positions are open in Oil & Gas?

We recruit Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, NDT Engineer, Planning Engineer, Design Engineer, Estimation Engineer.

Where are Oil & Gas jobs located in Tamil Nadu?

The main hubs are Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Ramanathapuram, Ennore, Chennai, with openings in 6 locations on our site.

Do I need industry experience to apply?

It helps, but many employers accept engineers from related industries with transferable skills. Mention any similar plant or project experience clearly in your CV.

How do I apply?

Click 'Apply for this role' on any opening, or email your CV to hr@heronconsultancy.com.