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Kapildev Pandya

Kapildev Pandya

Lead Engineer(Project Planning)
Bharuch

Summary

Dynamic Lead Engineer with extensive experience at Gujarat Fluorochemicals, excelling in project scheduling and resource planning. Proven track record in delivering complex engineering projects on time, utilizing strong analytical skills and effective team collaboration. Adept at managing budgets and mitigating risks to ensure project success and compliance with quality standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Lead Engineer- Project Planning

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Dahej
11.2021 - Current

Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure the timely completion of engineering and construction projects about 7 no's.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Project Scheduling: Develop detailed project timelines, set milestones, and sequence activities to optimize workflow.
  • Resource Planning: Estimate and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials required for each project phase.
  • Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress, identify delays or deviations, and report updates to project managers and senior management.
  • Risk & Change Management: Identify potential bottlenecks or risks, propose corrective actions, and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Coordination: Work closely with engineering, procurement, operations, and construction teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, including schedules, progress reports, and forecasting data.

Essential skills include strong analytical abilities, proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), an understanding of engineering processes, and excellent communication skills.

Sr. Project Engineer

Gujarat Fluorochemicals
Dahej
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes engineering projects from concept to completion. Responsible for design review, technical documentation, scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, and reports progress to project managers or senior management.
  • Completed Utility Augmentation project—(-35) deg C Brine-523 TR, (-15) deg C-336 TR capacity.
  • Completed additional H2 compressor installation—1,000 Nm3/hr capacity.
  • Completed DPMP, Pilot Plant & PVDF Reactor Projects

Site Shift Manager

Gujarat Fluorochemicals
Dahej
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Oversees safe and efficient operations of 22 no's of plants during assigned shifts, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Leads shift teams, monitors processes, troubleshoots issues, and maintains accurate operational and safety records, and reports directly to the site head.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate targets and operational updates, keeping team well-informed and aligned.

Project Engineer

Gujarat Fluorochemicals
Dahej
11.2013 - 04.2017
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Completed AHF, HCFC, CO2, CACL2 Granulation projects

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Project Scheduling tools eg P6, MSP

Resource & Cost Planning

Data analysis

Budget management

Project estimation

Project planning

Team collaboration

Accomplishments

    Received Star Achiever of the year award in 2025 for played a pivoted role in project management through planning, monitoring & coordination

    Successful completion of change over from SAP ECC to SAP HANA specific in PS module

    Successful completion of FKM projects before timeline & within budget to meet product demands & customer requirements

    Appreciation from site head for handling overall unit independently in power failure during heavy rains/monsoon

Software

MS OFFICE

SAP HANA(PS, PM, MM module)

MS Project

Primavera

Timeline

Lead Engineer- Project Planning

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current

Sr. Project Engineer

Gujarat Fluorochemicals
04.2019 - 11.2021

Site Shift Manager

Gujarat Fluorochemicals
04.2017 - 03.2019

Project Engineer

Gujarat Fluorochemicals
11.2013 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
04.2001 -
Kapildev PandyaLead Engineer(Project Planning)