Dhruv Kharadi
North Bay,Canada
Summary
Solution-oriented engineering professional in directing system improvements, maintaining budgets, and improving performance with minimal impact on business operations. Talented in managing projects, leading teams, and resolving routine and complex operational problems.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, EIT
Rayonier Advanced Materials
02.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed predictive and agile maintenance projects, focusing on timelines, budgets, safety, contractor-vendor negotiations, and mechanical feasibility to deliver value to stakeholders and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Reduced 40% operational and maintenance expenditure on the bark conveyor system by modifying the belt cleaning system.
- Optimized energy consumption through diligent monitoring of equipment performance and implementing energy-saving measures on the bark conveyor system.
- Implemented predictive maintenance techniques like vibration analysis and thermography to detect issues before they escalate into failures or costly repairs.
- Manage a comprehensive quality control program for pressure piping projects, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.1, B31.3, and PCC-2 standards.
- Extensive experience in effectively supervising a team of 12 unionized technicians in planned shutdowns for recovery boilers and steam turbine.
- Led the development and implementation of maintenance schedules for boilers, evaporators, and cooling towers, reducing work backlogs by 60% in 6 months and optimizing machine downtime.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON12.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gandhinagar Institute of Technology
Gandhinagar, India08.2020
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Time management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
Technical Skills
- MS Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- AutoCAD
- Solidworks
Languages
English - Fluent
Full Professional
Hindi - Native
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati - Native
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Engineer in Training - Professional Engineers Ontario
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), Mechanical Design
- Solidworks: Simulation Xpress - LinkedIn Learning
- Lean Six-Sigma Foundations – LinkedIn Learning
- Master in-demand Professional Soft Skills - LinkedIn Learning
Volunteer Experience
- Designed an exhaust manifold in Fusion 360 Design Now Event at National Level, India
- Remodeled a Hybrid bicycle in Fusion 360 Student Development Program - Bootcamp, India
Timeline
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, EIT
Rayonier Advanced Materials
02.2023 - Current
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gandhinagar Institute of Technology
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