Dharmik Patel

Experience

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  L&T- MHPS BOILERS PRIVATE LIMITED

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  QC Engineer

  ● Provided detailed written reports to the Quality Control (QC) Manager, offering insights into inspection findings, identifying trends, and recommending areas for improvement, which supported informed decision-making and enhanced project quality.● Performed comprehensive quality inspection activities, including set-up inspections to ensure equipment readiness, final dimension examinations to verify product specifications, visual weld inspections to detect defects, and hydro testing to assess structural integrity, ensuring that all components met stringent quality standards. Show less

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  L&T Vadodara Heavy Engineering Works, Ranoli

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  QA/QC Engineer (Nuclear)

  ● Provided strategic guidance to senior management and project teams, ensuring that project quality standards were consistently met within established timelines, which contributed to the successful completion of key project milestones.● Promoted a culture of quality excellence by ensuring that all personnel were well-informed and actively integrated quality practices into their daily work, leading to enhanced overall quality and project outcomes.● Maintained meticulous organization of quality records and documentation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating easy access to critical information, which improved audit readiness and project transparency.● Implemented improved inspection methods that increased efficiency by reducing inspection time by up to 30%, significantly speeding up project timelines without compromising on quality. Show less

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  L&T Heavy Engineering

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2023

  ● Optimized daily production processes by strategically aligning them with the MIP, resulting in high-quality product output and adherence to project timelines.● Drove process improvements that enhanced equipment and material utilization, increasing production efficiency in compliance with the QAP.● Developed and reviewed welding procedures based on project specifications, codes, and standards, ensuring compliance with restrictions, material processes, and pre/post-heating requirements, which led to superior weld quality.● Supervised welding activities according to Welding Procedure Specifications and ASME Section IX, ensuring all welding processes were executed with precision, meeting all approved standards.● Designed and implemented fixture arrangements to control welding distortion, which maintained dimensional accuracy and structural integrity in the final assemblies.● Managed and ensured compliance with NDE standards, including Penetrant Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, and Radiographic Testing, which were executed flawlessly according to ASME Section V and MIP.● Achieved 100% On-Time Delivery by developing and managing efficient manufacturing processes across all IWS sectors, meeting all production deadlines and payment milestones.● Enhanced nuclear fabrication culture by training and managing contractor manpower (Team Size – 150), ensuring documentation compliance, and promoting awareness of nuclear standards, leading to accolades for excellence in nuclear culture and high Nuclear Culture Index (NCI) scores.● Implemented quality management systems that ensured 100% compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, earning the Green Flag in ISO internal audits and reinforcing the facility's commitment to quality.● Executed the Square Butt SAW technique for SG SA-24 Upper Shroud Assemblies with a 100% First Time Right (FTR) rate, eliminating rework and ensuring project efficiency. Show less ● Strategically analysed project requirements and developed schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans, ensuring that all project objectives were successfully executed on time and within budget, aligning with organizational goals.● Led comprehensive project strategies from initiation through closure, ensuring that all aspects of the project adhered to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, resulting in the seamless execution of project deliverables.● Reduced heat treatment charges by 45% through the development of in-house heat treatment solutions, significantly lowering project costs.● Innovated by modifying and redeveloping old fixtures, aligning them with current assembly requirements, which reduced project costs without compromising quality or operational efficiency.● Prepared and managed detailed project plans, effectively assigning responsibilities and prioritizing tasks, which optimized project execution and ensured deadlines were consistently met. Show less

  • Manufacturing Engineer & Welding Inspector

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Junior Engineer (Nuclear), Project Management Group

    Jun 2018 - May 2019
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  BSL Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  Quality Coordinator

  ● Conducted thorough inspections of scaffolding products and materials, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements, which contributed to the delivery of reliable and safe scaffolding systems.● Organized and oversaw destructive testing procedures to evaluate the quality and integrity of scaffolding components, successfully identifying and addressing defects or weaknesses before they impacted project outcomes.● Developed and enforced quality control procedures, leading to a 20% reduction in production delays due to quality-related issues.● Proactively identified and resolved quality issues, implementing corrective actions to address any discrepancies, thereby maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.● Conducted comprehensive inspections of raw materials, ensuring 100% compliance with client specifications and enhancing product integrity.● Maintained detailed records of all inspections, tests, and quality control processes, ensuring comprehensive documentation of compliance, which facilitated smooth audits and regulatory checks.● Collaborated closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of materials and equipment, conducting supplier audits and quality assessments, which ensured that only the best materials were used in scaffolding construction. Show less