Ujval Dharawaparmar
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced Fabrication Foreman/ Supervisor with over eleven years of expertise managing teams, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality output in heavy engineering and process equipments/ product manufacturing. Proven record of driving process improvements, reducing costs, and maintaining safety compliance. Skilled in welding, sheet metal fabrication, blueprint review, and various welding equipment operation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
TechnipFMC
05.2023 - Current
- Serving as Production Engineer at Technip Energies, I lead fabrication teams for pressure vessels, pipes, and support structures. Skilled in blueprint analysis and material planning, I achieved a 7% productivity increase by implementing 5S methodology and minimizing on-the-job defects through innovative mockups. My dedication to precision and continuous process improvement ensures optimal manufacturing outcomes.
Production Engineer
Shree Krishna Engineers
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed a 65-70 member fabrication team, directing plate cutting and material handling for nuclear and heat exchanger components.
- Received accolades from L&T's Planning HOD for achieving record-breaking performance. Executed strategies, eliminating welder idle time, minimizing deviations, and slashing reject rates from 4% to 2% through relentless continuous improvement.
Production Engineer
Arvind Engineering Company
11.2018 - 05.2020
- As a Supervisor for Overlay/Weld Cladding and metal fabrication at AEC, led the establishment of India's first automated weld overlay shop. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance productivity and quality, successfully reducing weld defects by mastering Auto Tracking for production and implementing efficient data management.
Metal fitters Supervisor
Self-employed
06.2018 - 11.2018
- As a self-employed Welder-Fitter, managed and executed small-scale projects, honing expertise in welding, fitting, gas cutting, and estimation. Demonstrated proficiency in hands-on skills, ensuring precise execution and delivery of quality workmanship.
Production Supervisor
RNS Fabricators
03.2018 - 06.2018
- As a Supervisor, directed the construction of pressure vessels and heat exchangers at Essar Steel. Led the assembly of heat exchangers for M/S. Hindustan Mittal Energy, ensuring precision and quality. Provided training for new staff, imparting essential knowledge of production processes and procedures.
Metal fabricator foreman
Mark Technologies
05.2017 - 09.2017
- As Tank Fabrication Foreman at Mark Technologies in Kuwait, I led on-site fabrication for KNPC Al-Zor refinery, including association with the world's largest storage tank (80-meter diameter). ensuring quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Production Supervisor
Fabtech International
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Directed the production of onshore rigs, managing the manufacturing of mud systems and piping for oil rigs at FABTECH.
- Led a team committed to upholding quality, health, safety, and environmental standards, fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Metal fabricator foreman
Kharafi National
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Deputed to the Abu Dhabi workshop by Kharafi National, one of Kuwait's foremost EPC contractors. As a Piping Fabrication Foreman, oversaw and coordinated pipe fabrication and associated supports, contributing to the company's high standards and project success.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Parul University
Vadodara, IN11.2010
Skills
- Production / Fabrication skills: Lean Six Sigma, Productivity Improvement, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers" Piping, structural Fabrication, Modular Fabrication, welding (SMAW GTAW GMAW SAW Auto-Tig), Erection and assembly, blueprint and drawing review
- Quality Assurance and controlling skills:: Fit-up inspection, Quality Assurance, Inspection Report preparation, Hydro testing, Non destructive testing (DPT, MPT, UT, RT), Calibration report review, Material inspection
- Project management and executing skills: Project Management, Project Production Planning, schedule preparation
- Technical Safety Skills: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Permit to work, Accident Investigation and Analysis, Emergency Response Planning, Behavior based safety (BBS), Safety Training and Education, Safety Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Fire Safety and Prevention, First Aid and CPR, Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Soft Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Autodesk Navis Works, Tekla Structural, E-Sab Plate Nesting, Google Suite, Solid Works
- Additional Skills: Production Quotas, Issue Resolution, Capacity Planning, Welding Expertise, Hand-Tool Proficiency, Pipe Fitting, Material handling
Professional Portfolio
- Production Engineer, Technip Energies, 05/01/23, Present, Dahej, India
- Production Engineer, Shree Krishna Engineers, 11/01/20, 05/01/23, Surat, India
- Production Engineer, Arvind Engineering Company, 11/01/18, 05/01/20, Surat, India
- Metal fitters Supervisor, Self-employed, 06/01/18, 11/01/18, Surat, India
- Production Supervisor, RNS Fabricators, 03/01/18, 06/01/18, Surat, India
- Metal fabricator foreman, Mark Technologies, 05/01/17, 09/01/17, Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Production Supervisor, Fabtech International, 03/01/13, 03/01/14, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Metal fabricator foreman, Kharafi National, 05/01/11, 06/01/12, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Awards
Record breaking performer (Mr. Dipesh Goyal (Heal of L&T Planning)) Awarded by the L&T Planning head for the great executing and planning to get record breaking output. Achievement: 156 components cut from 53 nos Titanium grade plates (size: 6mtr. x 3mtr. x 0.08mtr.) within record breaking 6 shifts., 05/01/21
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Production Engineer
TechnipFMC
05.2023 - Current
Production Engineer
Shree Krishna Engineers
11.2020 - 05.2023
Production Engineer
Arvind Engineering Company
11.2018 - 05.2020
Metal fitters Supervisor
Self-employed
06.2018 - 11.2018
Production Supervisor
RNS Fabricators
03.2018 - 06.2018
Metal fabricator foreman
Mark Technologies
05.2017 - 09.2017
Production Supervisor
Fabtech International
03.2013 - 03.2014
Metal fabricator foreman
Kharafi National
05.2011 - 06.2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Parul University
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