Nitin Sakre

Experience

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  BASF

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Mentor

  Technology exchange program Organize and conduct activities for BASF Kids Laboratory, Introduce BASF technologies (Structural, Mechanical, Chemical) to delegates from other companies (Potential Buyers)

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  United Breweries Ltd.

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Chemical Engineering Intern

  Project : Material and Enthalpy balance across process manufacturing systemsReported and monitored biomass production; Optimized fermenter functions and achieved 10% power consumption reduction in the process plant

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  Kemwell Biopharma

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Chemical Engineer

  • Achieved the company`s goals and objectives by applying Lean Management and Reliability Engineering Concepts.• Organized Kaizen concept related GPM projects and use analytical tools (Pareto chart) to determine the root cause failure. Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPI). • Supervised maintenance and engineering teams for the implementation of capital projects. Duly identified various losses such as yield and time across all processing SKUs. Reviewed SOP’s and modify as required by QA & QC depts.• Accurately audited existing facility with the view to identify the potential problem and recommend solution with lean and chemical engineering value addition some of the project including troubleshooting of HVAC system. Show less

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  Canfor

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2019

  (Secondment SMi Faciliop)• Commissioned BC Hydro Energy Reduction Project (Taylor Pulp Energy Reduction) (Budget : $40 M) • Developed and conducted mechanical and piping commissioning checklist • Created project turnaround document with information related to all the aspects of project management including project timelines, equipment technical information, vendor documents and project close out forms• Recognized and ensured the completion of deficiencies related to safety, mechanical and piping aspects• Coordinated and reviewed design and commissioning documents for all contractors (Mechanical/Piping) Show less • Prepared and delivered CapEx projects.• Prepared selection criteria for materials in acidic environment (Seal Boxes, Filtrate tanks, HD Towers).• Accomplished turnarounds by ensuring on-going equipment reliability while performing a variety of inspections.• Recorded success during the course of working with Production/Maintenance teams on reliability problems.• Worked in a team environment to determine root cause failure and corrective action.• Successfully designed Blanks/Blinds in Fiberline Section.• Administered Approval of Concept (AOC), Authorized for Expenditure (AFE) and contracting out notifications. • Performed environmental sampling and carried out analyses and ensured collected data are in compliance with government rules. Show less

  • Process Engineer

    Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Junior Project Engineer

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Engineering Co-op

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

  Apr 2019 - May 2020

  Project Engineer

  • Responsible for $7M capital portfolio for the facility ensuring a smooth operations and consistent project executiono Planned and executed all aspects of a capital project or technology initiative including basic data gathering, engineering evaluation, scope-or-work development, preliminary design, cost estimation, financial analysis, detailed design, contract negotiation and detailed scheduling.o Projects area include environmental compliance (EC), safety compliance (SC), capital maintenance (CM), cost reduction (CR) and capacity increase (CP).o Worked closely with other corporate functions including supply management, audit, financial services, environmental services and information technology to assure conformance with corporate policy.• Managed and planned extra-ordinary maintenance (EOM) projects covered under a budget of $3Mo Performed fixed asset audit with accounting and procurement team to recognize asset depreciation valueo Created 5 year asset replacement roadmap with project budget preparation and executiono Performed reliability studies including process heat map and preventive maintenance activities to optimize the process by recognizing the areas of improvement.o Created and assisted with mass and energy balance audits to recognize the capacity increase and cost reduction of the facility.• Projects: Storm water pond, de-barker replacement, paint booth installation, flaker disc replacement, press pit fire protection, fire alarm systems upgrade, press rebuild, pond aeration, slasher deck installation, T-oil abatement Show less

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  AV Terrace Bay

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2021

  Supervisor

  • Managed all aspects of capital project management for projects ranging from $50K to $1.2M in pulp • Planned and executed area maintenance activities • Reviewed OBC checklists (Operator Basic Checklist) and provide training to the operators• Led shutdown and capital project implementations, simulating process variables and developing work lists for shutdowns.• Integrated SAP MRS for planning, scheduling, and product testing to optimize maintenance and project execution.• Projects: Lime mud washer drive, caustic line replacement-pulp, ClO2 bleach plant chemical optimization, Inspection and repairs tanks and seal chests, major shutdown work orders planning and implementation Show less

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  International Paper

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2025

  Operations and Maintenance Coordinator – Power and Recovery / Project Manager (Boiler Internals) • Coordinated with engineering, operations, and safety teams to address and resolve complex maintenance issues which enhances cross-departmental collaboration• Utilized data analytics to monitor equipment performance needs, improving maintenance scheduling accuracy and minimizing unplanned downtime and work backlog• Developed and implemented bark outages and area outages that aligned with operational demands and maintenance needs reducing system outages and improving overall service reliability • Planned and managed annual maintenance outages for recovery and power boilers, coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to execute complex repairs and upgrades on schedule• Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses including labor, materials and downtime costs, providing a comprehensive report that justified budget increase for critical upgrades and lead a more efficient maintenance strategy Show less • Led cross-functional teams to execute capital projects in fiber-line, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and specifications.• Developed detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments to optimize project performance and mitigate potential issues. • Managed project scope, resources, and stakeholders, consistently achieving operational and technical goals.• Projects: ClO2 Emission Reduction, Package Boiler Re-life and BMS, Vacuum Assist Pump Replacement, No.1 BSW Headbox Replacement, No.2 BSW Re-life and FRP Repair – D0 Seal Chest and R8 Absorber. Show less

  • Operations and Maintenance Coordinator - Power and Recovery

    Nov 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Project Engineer

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2023