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Jobs in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu

SIPCOT Cuddalore is a major chemical and pharma cluster, and the district neighbours NLC's lignite mines and power stations at Neyveli.

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Industries in Cuddalore

Employers in the district hire mainly in Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery, Power Plants and Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Manufacturing. Candidates who already live in or near Cuddalore, or who are ready to relocate, are usually shortlisted faster because plants run shifts and value short commutes.

Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery Power Plants (Thermal, Solar, Wind)Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Manufacturing

Positions in demand

Production Engineer Quality Engineer Project Engineer Design Engineer Planning Engineer Stores Incharge Sales Engineer NDT Engineer Admin Officer

Openings in Cuddalore

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HC-CHEM-106Full-time

Planning Engineer – Turnaround Planning

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location: Panruti, Cuddalore
Experience: 8–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.6–11.6 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-POWER-104Full-time

Quality Engineer – Power Plant QA/QC

Client: a solar EPC developer · Power Plants (Thermal, Solar, Wind)

Location: Panruti, Cuddalore
Experience: 6–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.9–8.6 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. 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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HC-PHARM-105Full-time

Quality Engineer – Validation & QA (GMP)

Client: a pharmaceutical formulations plant · Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Manufacturing

Location: Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Experience: 5–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.3–8.0 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. 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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HC-CHEM-107Full-time

NDT Engineer – Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location: Panruti, Cuddalore
Experience: 6–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.8–8.4 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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HC-POWER-105Full-time

Project Engineer – Power Plant O&M

Client: a solar EPC developer · Power Plants (Thermal, Solar, Wind)

Location: Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Experience: 6–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹7.1–11.0 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

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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Frequently asked questions

What jobs are available in Cuddalore?

Openings in Cuddalore are mainly for Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Planning Engineer in Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery, Power Plants, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Manufacturing.

Which industries are in Cuddalore?

SIPCOT Cuddalore is a major chemical and pharma cluster, and the district neighbours NLC's lignite mines and power stations at Neyveli.

Can freshers get jobs in Cuddalore?

Yes. Production, quality, stores and trainee engineer roles often accept diploma and B.E. freshers. Upload your CV and mention Cuddalore as your preferred location.

How do I apply for jobs in Cuddalore?

Apply online through any opening on this page or email your CV to hr@heronconsultancy.com with 'Cuddalore' in the subject line.