Manish Dandagaval
Nashik
Summary
Senior Piping Design Engineer with over 20 years of experience in EPC, refinery, petrochemical, and chemical industries. Expertise in piping 3D modeling, equipment layout, and project coordination, utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D, PDS, SP3D, and MicroStation. Successfully executed international projects in India, USA, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia from design to construction, ensuring accuracy, safety, and timely delivery. Results-driven piping design professional with extensive experience in project management and engineering compliance. Known for validating piping designs and facilitating communication between teams, ensuring alignment with specifications and timely project completion.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping project Consultant
Revalyu Recycling India Ltd.
Nashik
04.2023 - Current
- Validated piping drawings and layout plans for compliance with quality standards, enhancing project integrity.
- Reviewed piping material specification (PMS) and valve material specification (VMS) for compliance with ASME 31.3 and ASTM B16 standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Interpreted and complied with piping design standards and specifications.
- Design detailed engineering of OSBL section such as plant & equipment layout, Rack design with loading.
- Reviewed 3D models using Navisworks to provide detailed feedback on design aspects.
- Coordinated review of supplier and fabricator submittals, implementing changes to plans and equipment to align with project specifications, enhancing accuracy.
- Facilitated communication of engineering and design information between US and India teams, ensuring alignment with engineering consultants, equipment fabricators, and suppliers.
- Modelling of tank farm, Pipe rack, along with piping in AutoCAD plant 3D software with admin activities.
- Observes construction and equipment installation at NSK2 and NSK3 project looking for improvement opportunities for the US project.
- Works with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to the timeline for overall project completion.
- Project review meets 30%, 60%, 90% or other.3D model co-ordination with consultants.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with all engineering disciplines.
- Software Used: AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Navis, Blue Beam
Sr. Piping Designer
WOOD Project engineering India Pvt Ltd.
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed piping modeling across plant, enhancing accuracy of system representation.
- Conducted isometric batch extraction for piping lines to facilitate construction and installation.
- Performed soft quality control and cross-checked data in P&ID to verify design integrity and compliance.
- Verification of the pipe routed as well as the equipment placed in the plant.
- Modeled equipment based on mechanical data sheets.
- Piping modeling as per built markup on Open plant V8i.
- Closed tags during model reviews at 30%, 60%, and 90% stages, verifying design integrity and alignment with project standards.
- Managed projects including SONATRACH LAB Feed Project - Algebra and INEOS Project, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with client specifications.
- Software Used: PDS, SP3D, Navis, Blue Beam
Piping Project Coordinator
SWASTISHRI Engineering Solution
Mumbai
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed and executed project plans aligned with client specifications to ensure successful project delivery.
- Manages the interface and communication processes between Associates / contractors on all project activities.
- Ensures all activities are in line with engineering codes and standards.
- Reviews work schedules/plans, identifies opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, maximize use of resources, etc.
- Reviewed client inquiries and coordinated with relevant disciplines to estimate man-hours for proposal submissions.
- Checked and provided guidelines for preparing piping GA drawings and nozzle orientation.
- Work on PDS, LFM Project for Piping work at M/s Triplan India Pvt. Ltd. Pune.
- (A leading Engineering, Design and Consulting services & solution in the areas of Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical, Oil and Gas, LNG, Agro, Power, Food & Pharmaceuticals.)
- Projects Handled: Fuel Additive skid for Farabi petrochemicals Ltd. Saudi Arabia, Effluent treatment Pilot Plant for M/S Taxon Solution, Navi Mumbai, Boiler Shed civil foundation & structural design for M/s Avlon construction, Philippine.
- Software Used: PDS AutoCAD, LFM, NAVIS
PDS Piping Designer
L & T Hydrocarbon engineering Pvt Ltd.
Powai
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Designed and modeled piping systems for columns, exchangers, and pumps, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Modeled big bore and small-bore piping lines using PDS according to PID specifications.
- Resolved piping layout clashes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Equipment modeling as per vendor drawing & MDS (Mechanical data sheet).
- Isometric Batch extraction for the lines.
- Tag closing at 30%, 60% & 90% model review stages.
- Contributed to design of Utility Water, Potable Water, and Fire Water Networks, supporting project delivery.
- Projects Handled: CAIRN Oil & Gas - Mangala upgradation Project Stage-2, GACL - Gujarat Alkalis & Chemicals Ltd. - Hydrazine Hydrate at Dahej, Gujarat.
- Software Used: PDS, Micro station, Navis.
Project & Engineering Manager
Bindu Tech Flow Solutions Private Ltd
Mumbai
04.2009 - 07.2019
- Initiated and implemented value engineering strategies in ongoing projects to optimize resources and enhance project outcomes.
- Coordinated closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Managed documentation of proposals, engineering data, and cost data to streamline project workflows.
- Coordinated with vendors and installation contractors to ensure timely project completion.
- Designed fire protection systems (hydrant, sprinkler, foam) in accordance with National Building Code of India (NBC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Preparation of Engineering Drawings (Layouts and P&I Diagrams), Bill of Materials Process/Utility Piping and Fire Protection Systems.
- Worked as Project Engineer on Boiler Installation Projects, Automobile & chemical projects.
- Projects Handled: Micro Labs Ltd, Goa (Boiler & Hot Water Piping, Accessories), Chemvell Pharma, Bangalore (Boilers and utility Piping), Varun Beverages, Kolkata (Boiler Piping and Accessories), John Deere Pvt Ltd, Pune (Fire Protection System), Mahindra Vehicle Manufactures Ltd (MVML), Chakan (Pretreatment and Electro deposition Piping), Toyota Kirloskar Motors Ltd, Bangalore (Process and Utility Piping).
- Major Achievement: Successful completion of the Mahindra- Navistar project, within the stipulated time schedule.
- Conduct site visits, to understand the site conditions, and accordingly prepare the fabrication and installation schedules for the site team.
- Studied PIDs, equipment layouts, and piping arrangement layouts.
- Review of Tenders /Quotations prepared by the Marketing Team, before submission to client.
- Contributed to a prominent SME firm focused on the execution of piping projects.
PDS Piping Designer
Bech-Rel Engineering Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Designed utility water, potable water, and fire water networks for Jamnagar Export Refinery Oil & Gas Project, enhancing project infrastructure and safety.
- Modeled and checked isometrics, coordinating with project specialists, designers, and draftspersons to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
- (A JV between Reliance & Bechtel)
Design Engineer - Piping
Vega Engineers
Thane
11.2004 - 12.2006
- Designed piping layouts and isometric drawings to optimize space utilization and facilitate efficient installation.
- Executed utility installations for hot water and process lines in pretreatment plants, ensuring compliance with industry standards in the automobile sector.
- (A leading SME company specializing in Piping projects, for Paint shops of leading Automobile companies)
Sr. Production Officer
Advance Det. Chemical Ltd.
Silvassa
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Supervised daily production operations in fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment to ensure operational efficiency.
- (Leading Industrial and Chemical Supplier)
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and support timely completion of production projects.
- Coordinated with Research & Development team to manage process activities during shutdown phases, ensuring timely execution of maintenance tasks.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained compliance with industry regulations.
Education
Cerification Course - Project Managment
IIT
Roorkee04-2026
Advanced Diploma - Fire & Safety
MSBTE
Sakri ,Dhule07-2018
PGDBA / MBA - Operations
Welingkar Institute
Mumbai07-2016
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Govt Polytechnic
Jalna07-1999
Skills
- AutoCAD Plant 3D Design
- AutoCAD
- SP3D
- PDS
- Navisworks
- MicroStation
- LFM
- AutoCAD
- MS Office
Accomplishments
Successfully completed the Mahindra-Navistar project within the stipulated time schedule.
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
Email Addresses
- Dmanish.88@gmail.com
- Manishdandagaval@rediffmail.com
Personal Information
- Current CTC: 13 lacs
- Passport Number: T7771296
- Notice Period: 1 Month
- Date of Birth: 06/03/79
Timeline
Piping project Consultant
Revalyu Recycling India Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Sr. Piping Designer
WOOD Project engineering India Pvt Ltd.
12.2021 - 09.2022
Piping Project Coordinator
SWASTISHRI Engineering Solution
11.2020 - 11.2021
PDS Piping Designer
L & T Hydrocarbon engineering Pvt Ltd.
08.2019 - 10.2020
Project & Engineering Manager
Bindu Tech Flow Solutions Private Ltd
04.2009 - 07.2019
PDS Piping Designer
Bech-Rel Engineering Pvt Ltd.
06.2007 - 01.2009
Design Engineer - Piping
Vega Engineers
11.2004 - 12.2006
Sr. Production Officer
Advance Det. Chemical Ltd.
01.2001 - 10.2004
Cerification Course - Project Managment
IIT
Advanced Diploma - Fire & Safety
MSBTE
PGDBA / MBA - Operations
Welingkar Institute
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Govt Polytechnic