Ujval Dharawaparmar

Experience

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  Kharafi National

  May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Foreman

  I started working as a fabrication foreman at ABJ Industries, which is a division of one of the Kharafi National Groups, where I was personally in charge of overseeing the fabrication of pipes and pipe supports. In addition, I was in charge of Coordinates' subcontractors that worked on the assembly phases.

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  FABTECH Group

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  Fabrication Supervisor

  Began employment as a supervisor and was given the responsibility of overseeing the manufacturing of an on-shore oil rig for the "NOV-National Oil well Verco" project with the largest capacity (2500–3000 HP). During this work, I was in charge of overseeing and inspecting fabrication activities for Oil-Rig 2500-3000H, Mast, Sub- Structure, Mud-System with dynamic & non-dynamic piping fabrication & assembly of electro-mech equipment with skids fabrication for Barge accommodation.

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  Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engg. Division.

  May 2014 - Apr 2017

  Production Engineer

  I joined as a production engineer and oversaw the construction of pressure vessels and ships as well as the fabrication of pipes and structural components. In my role as a supervisor, I learned quite a bit about ASME Standards, welding techniques, and a variety of technical blueprints and drawings, including orthographic, isometric, P&ID, line drawings, etc.

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  Mark Technologies Inc

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Foreman

  During these periods I started to work with Mark Tech as a foreman in the tank fabrication department. Mark Tech is one of the top EPC contractors in Kuwait, employing over 1000 people. I was given the responsibility of overseeing fabrication on-site for the KNPC Al-Zor Refinery project. Storage tank fabrication, including all interior components including piping, structure (roof and supporting structure), and erection, was under my purview.

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  Essar Constructions (India) Limited

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Production Supervisor

  Production Supervisor at "Essar constructions Ltd" as a sub-contract employee of "RNS fabricators". A company involved in the production of pressure vessels and heat exchangers. I was given the responsibility of directly supervising the construction of the heat exchanger for Hindustan Mittal Energy, a named "vertical shu reactor and Amine Absorber/Cold separator Gas Ko. Drum".

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Self Employed

  I started working on my own limited projects during this time as a self-employed person, and I also finished numerous things for nearby vendors. where I've acquired skills in a variety of activities, including technical communications, estimating, and welding-fitter.

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  Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engg. Division.

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

  Production Engineer

  Worked as a Production Engineer at M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd with one of the subcontracts, named "Arvind Engineering". At Gujarat (IN) site. - Execute and oversee clad overlay welding for pressure vessels and heat exchangers, ensuring adherence to industry standards.- Manage pre-fabrication activities, collaborating with engineering teams for specification incorporation.- Implement stringent quality control measures during welding and pre-fabrication, conducting regular inspections.- Lead and supervise a team of welding professionals and fabricators, providing direction and support for high-quality work.- Collaborate with project managers to coordinate weld overlay and pre-fabrication activities, ensuring seamless integration.- Oversee procurement and management of materials for weld overlay and pre-fabrication, ensuring timely availability.- Enforce safety regulations in work environments, conducting regular safety meetings and training sessions.- Maintain accurate documentation of weld overlay and pre-fabrication activities, preparing reports for quality control and progress tracking.- Identify opportunities for process improvement, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency.- Liaise with clients to understand requirements and address concerns related to welding and pre-fabrication processes. Show less

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  Larsen & Toubro

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

  Senior Production Engineer

  - Recognized with the award as an accomplished Production Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Ltd, appointed through Shree Krishna Engineers. - Oversight of a team comprising 65 to 70 employees, inclusive of supervisors.- enriched through training under seasoned engineers specializing in heavy engineering and weld metal fabrication.- Tracked production KPIs using data analytics tools and identified optimization opportunities, saved over 200 labor hours/ month for the last six months. - Calculated process capability and conducted analysis to reduce deviations from quality specifications.- Championed Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement, reducing product reject rate from 4% to 2%.- Communicated regularly with stakeholders and provided data-driven recommendations to improve manufacturing processes. Show less

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  Technip Energies

  May 2023 - now

  Senior Production Engineer

  Expertise in modular fabrication, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pipes, and structural fabrication.- Proficient in Oil and Gas, energy, shipbuilding, storage Tanks, and construction.- Strong planner and supervisor, ensuring quality control.- Manages skilled teams: Fabricators, Fitters, Welders (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW & GMAW), Machine Operators, and laborers.- Coordinates with project teams, handles logistics and collaborates with sub-contractors.- Adept in project management, committed to timely completion.- Integral to Technip Energies' successful energy transition initiatives- Led quality assurance reviews and real-time process data analysis to identify root causes of production issues, preventing 10% of defects.- Managed teams of up to 65 and coordinated cross-functional collaboration between production, quality, and engineering teams to implement process improvements.- Executed 5S methodology and created standardized procedures aligned with industry best practices, increasing productivity by 20%. Show less