Yash Kothari

Yash Kothari

Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quality Control Laboratory Technician at EVRAZ North America

  • Education

    • G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Chemical Engineering 3.56

      Activities and Societies: Event Co-Ordinator and Volunteer at Tech Fest IMAZE.

    • University of Calgary

      2019 - 2021
      Master's degree Chemical and Petroleum Engineering 3.5

      List of Courses1. Natural Gas processing principle 2. Petroleum production engineering 3. Petroleum Economics 4. Advanced fluid mechanics 5. Matlab Simulation 6. Industrial wastewater treatment 7. Air pollution and control 8. Safety engineering 9. Introduction to reservoir engineering10. Environmental chemistry and microbiology

  • Experience

    • Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited

      May 2018 - Jun 2018
      Engineering Intern

      • Demonstrated strong technical knowledge in chemical engineering principles, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, and unit operations.• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting: Acquired an extensive comprehension of the functioning, diagnosis, and fundamental principles of vital equipment, including packed distillation columns, evaporators, and compressors. Collaborated in addressing and resolving process-related challenges, guaranteeing seamless operations within production limits.• Fire Mitigation and Protection Systems: Acquired in-depth knowledge of various fire mitigation and protection systems, including fire hydrants, fire monitors, fixed water spray systems, foam extinguishing systems, deluge foam water sprinklers, combustible gas detectors (DGC), quenching systems, earthing, and partitioning walls.• Compliance and Safety: Familiarized with industry standards and regulations, including standard limits, target values, safe integrity levels, and the implementation of HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) and PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) to ensure safe operating limits. Show less

    • Lowe's Companies, Inc.

      May 2022 - Feb 2023

      • Managed a customer feedback project using CRM, collecting, and analyzing data from surveys and social media platforms, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.• Implemented a streamlined communication process between customers and internal teams, reducing response time by 20% and enhancing overall customer experience.• Organized and executed a successful product knowledge training program for the customer service team, resulting in a 25% improvement in first-call resolution and reduced customer escalations by 30%.• Exceeded personal sales goals by 10% on average by setting ambitious and organized goals weekly.• Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels on daily basis and updated computer database and proactively resolved variances using spreadsheet. Show less

      • Customer Service Sales Representative

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2023
      • Department Manager

        May 2022 - Jun 2022
    • EVRAZ North America

      Jun 2022 - now

      • Conducted rigorous testing on raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.• Utilized advanced laboratory equipment to perform chemical and mechanical tests on steel samples.• Conducted sonic testing using ultrasonic equipment to detect internal and surface defects in materials.• Conducted instrument calibration and maintenance procedures regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.• Performed metallographic examinations and microstructure analysis to assess the material quality. • Conducted heat treatment processes to enhance material properties.• Interpreted ultrasonic test results and collaborated with engineering teams on corrective actions.• Supported R&D projects by providing technical expertise and laboratory testing services.• Prepared documentation for quality control procedures and results. Show less

      • Quality Control Laboratory Technician

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Production Operator

        Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      Canadian Red Cross
      Apr 2021
    • Confined Space Awareness

      United Safety
      Jul 2021
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Google Career Certificates
      Jun 2023
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    • WHMIS 2015

      University of Calgary
      Mar 2021
    • Engineer In Training

      The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
      Oct 2021
    • Foundations of Project Management

      Google Career Certificates
      May 2023
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    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

      Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
      Jul 2021
    • H2S Alive

      Energy Safety Canada
      Apr 2021
    • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)

      Alberta Construction Safety Association
      Jul 2021
    • Project Planning: Putting It All Together

      Google Career Certificates
      Jun 2023
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yash Kothari
      Best Research Paper International Conference on Advent Trends in Engineering, Science and Management (ICATESM) Apr 2019 Best research paper award for the project titled "Characterization and utilization of biochar derived from pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of MSS and waste biomass as an adsorbent"