Harsha Gangadara

Team Leader with 20+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, Quality lead, leading cross functional teams delivering skid mounted systems to oil & gas, power, and process industries. Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor and LSS Green Belt with international exposure in Italy, USA, and Singapore.

• 2026 Lead IV Engineer (New responsibilities of Managing Non-SR group for EMEAA region)
• 2024 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certification (BUREAU VERITAS INDIA PVT LTD)
• 2023 LSS Green Belt Certification - LSS Green Belt & Design Thinking Mainstream (Dr. Robert Collins, Oxford University UK)
• 2022 Certification in Problem Solving tools (Johncrane SES Academy)
• 2022 CI Workshop for Engineering Process Improvement.
• 2019 Sr. Supervisor (new responsibilities of Managing EMEAA SR projects with team size of 8)
• 2018 Accelerate leadership training (Smiths Group)
• 2018 Business communication Certification (British Council)
• 2017 Johncrane Italy assignment for 3 Months (Establish & standardization of Global parts /components)
• 2017 ASME VIII Workshop & Certification (Llyod's)
• 2016 Fins tube cooler new product launch (Supporting Global engineering)
• 2016 Tengizchevroil project (Led & successfully delivered the first complex project over a five-year duration)
• 2012 Johncrane Singapore assignment (Training on Auxiliary / Lube oil system products)

• Experienced in leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing end-to-end project execution for mechanical seal support systems (API 682) across oil & gas, gas compression, and power generation industries. Demonstrated ability to deliver engineered-to-order (ETO) systems on schedule while ensuring compliance with global standards, customer specifications, and project governance requirements.
• Led engineering quality governance across cross-functional teams. Managing engineering non-conformances, ensuring timely closure of actions, documentation completeness, and communication with stakeholders.
• Led full project lifecycle execution, including planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, design coordination, supplier interaction, and manufacturing support.
• Delivered multiple complex engineering projects by driving cross-functional collaboration between engineering, supply chain, quality, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
• Successfully executed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project, improving engineering drawing lead time and cycle time and enhancing overall process efficiency.
• Performed ISO 9001:2015 internal audits as a certified auditor, ensuring adherence to quality management systems and driving continuous improvement.
• Executed a 3-month assignment in Solaro, Italy, developing modular fin tube cooler designs that improved product standardization and reduced engineering effort for repeat orders.
• Supported global standardization initiatives, contributing to the development of API modular systems and the Configure-To-Order (CTO) tool used for streamlined project execution.
• Provided technical leadership during FAT/SAT and final inspection, ensuring system performance, documentation accuracy, and customer acceptance.
• Collaborated with the Global Procurement team in Tulsa, USA, aligning component standardization strategies to improve sourcing efficiency, reduce cost, and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Delivered on-site commissioning and installation support for major refinery clients—including NRL Numaligarh and Reliance Industries—ensuring successful project handover.
• Proficient in Siemens Teamcenter, CAD/3D modeling tools, and engineering documentation systems, supporting accurate and timely project deliverables.
• Regularly provided project status reports, including schedule adherence, risks, milestones, and resource needs, enabling informed decision-making by project sponsors and leadership.
• Defined, monitored, and reported engineering KPIs, ensuring alignment with project goals for cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Led RCA investigations and implemented corrective actions using 8D and GCN methodologies to prevent recurrence and protect project timelines.
• Built strong customer and stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication, expectation alignment, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Highly effective in deadline-driven environments, consistently delivering accurate, high-quality engineering and project documentation under tight timelines.

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on delivering high-quality project outputs.
• Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and job scheduling to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and with expected quality.
• Own end-to-end engineering governance, including design reviews, document control, risk identification, procurement planning, and release of manufacturing drawings to support downstream functions.
• Interpret project specifications and define engineering deliverables for API 682 auxiliary sealant systems and related engineered-to-order products.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering resources globally, ensuring execution consistency, standardization, and timely completion of program milestones.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings with bidding, contracts, and operations teams to establish execution strategy, expectations, and risk areas.
• Review supplier proposals and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with program requirements, technical standards, and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Perform engineering calculations, including component sizing, mechanical design, and pressure vessel analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Develop instrumentation and controls documentation, including hook-up drawings, IO lists, utility lists, cause-and-effect charts, and operation manuals.
• Address customer comments and engineering changes promptly, ensuring timely resolution during design reviews and technical discussions with OEMs/EPCs.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing centers to ensure packaging, build sequencing, and documentation align with project schedules.
• Support procurement in bid evaluations, technical review of vendor data, and approval of engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance during installation, commissioning, and site acceptance, ensuring smooth project handover and resolving field issues efficiently.

• Tengizchevroil-FGP, Kazakhstan | BAPCO (BMP), Bahrain |
• Sonatrach Algerian Refinery | KNPC-NRP, Kuwait | Hall & Gasha Offshore & Onshore
• HPCL refinery | Dubai Solar CSP