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Jobs in Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu

Nagapattinam hosts CPCL's Cauvery Basin refinery, ONGC operations and a fishing harbour.

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Industries in Nagapattinam

Employers in the district hire mainly in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery and Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine. Candidates who already live in or near Nagapattinam, or who are ready to relocate, are usually shortlisted faster because plants run shifts and value short commutes.

Oil & Gas Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Positions in demand

Project Engineer Quality Engineer NDT Engineer Planning Engineer Design Engineer Estimation Engineer Production Engineer Stores Incharge Sales Engineer Logistics Supervisor

Openings in Nagapattinam

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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-CHEM-108Contract

Production Engineer – Process Plant Operations

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

Location: Panangudi, Nagapattinam
Experience: 2–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.6–5.3 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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HC-PORTS-109Full-time

Planning Engineer – Dry-dock Planning

Client: a marine engineering contractor · Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine

Location: Panangudi, Nagapattinam
Experience: 9–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹9.4–11.8 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-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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HC-CHEM-109Full-time

Project Engineer – Plant Expansion

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

Location: Nagapattinam
Experience: 8–11 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.9–13.2 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-CHEM-112Full-time

Quality Engineer – Chemical Plant QC Lab

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

Location: Panangudi, Nagapattinam
Experience: Fresher–4 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹2.6–4.8 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

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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Frequently asked questions

What jobs are available in Nagapattinam?

Openings in Nagapattinam are mainly for Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, NDT Engineer, Planning Engineer, Design Engineer in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery, Shipbuilding, Ports & Marine.

Which industries are in Nagapattinam?

Nagapattinam hosts CPCL's Cauvery Basin refinery, ONGC operations and a fishing harbour.

Can freshers get jobs in Nagapattinam?

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

How do I apply for jobs in Nagapattinam?

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