Meet Patel
Surat
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 3.8+ years of experience in the heavy engineering industry. Skilled in project execution, client & vendor management, cost control, procurement coordination, documentation control, and planning & scheduling for refinery and static equipment projects. Experienced in managing multiple equipment packages and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd.
Dahej, Gujarat
03.2026 - Current
- Managed end-to-end project coordination for heavy engineering projects, ensuring timely execution within budget and quality standards.
- Executed cost control and budget management to maintain project expenses within financial targets and enhance overall project profitability.
- Tracked project progress and monitored deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements and adherence to industry standards.
- Managed client relationships through regular communication, project updates, issue resolution, and payment follow-ups to ensure satisfaction and project alignment.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for procurement activities, negotiation, delivery tracking, and performance management.
- Managed complete documentation control, including technical documents, contracts, approvals, reports, and project records.
- Ensured smooth interdepartmental coordination between engineering, procurement, accounts, and site execution teams.
Senior Planning Engineer
L&T Heavy Engineering
Surat, Gujarat
07.2022 - 03.2026
- Managed planning and scheduling activities for refinery equipment manufacturing projects, contributing to the successful on-time delivery of 16+ projects, primarily RR Packages (FCCU).
- Coordinated with leading EPCs, PMCs, and licensors, including Saudi Aramco, JGC, TOYO, Thyssenkrupp, and McDermott, to execute RR Packages, Filter Vessels, and Steam Drum manufacturing projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Managed planning and execution of critical manufacturing activities, including lifting & tilting operations, heat treatment, hydrotesting, and axle movement, facilitating adherence to project timelines and safety standards.
- Specialized in project scheduling, resource planning, manpower estimation, manufacturing sequence optimization, and risk management using CPM methodology with MS Project and Concerto 2.0.
- Coordinated day-to-day activities between design, procurement, manufacturing, safety, and quality control departments to ensure smooth project execution.
- Implemented Modular Manufacturing concepts for IOCL Panipat P25 Project, streamlining processes to enhance cycle time and reduce costs.
- Led digitalization initiatives for resource estimation processes, recognized by senior management for innovation and operational improvement.
Project Intern
Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd.
Anand, Gujarat
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed mechanized tools that reduced assembly times and increased equipment effectiveness by 9%.
- Developed OPC and bar chart to identify inefficiencies in manufacturing processes for individual components.
- Conducted time analysis of high-time-consuming processes using Pareto chart and 80-20 rule to inform process improvements.
- Conducted Time Analysis of the higher time-consuming processes using Pareto chart and the 80-20 rule.
- Created process pictures and carried out root cause analyses using the 5 Why and Ishikawa diagram method.
- Reduced setup times by 66% and lead times, enhancing overall manufacturing processes.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - ME
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya
Anand, GujaratDiploma - ME
Dr. S. & S.S. Ghandhy College of Engineering and Technology
Surat, GujaratSkills
- Client Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- CPM Analysis
- Scheduling
- WBS Structure
- Project Coordination
- Resource Management
- Manpower Estimation
- Progress Monitoring
- Delay Analysis
- Project Documentation
- Client relations
- Documentation control
- Cost control
Affiliations
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Student Member, 09/20 to 06/22
- National Society of Professional Engineers, Student Member, 01/20 to 06/22
- International Association of Engineers, Member, 04/20 to Present
Hobbies
- Sketching portraits
- Listening to podcasts
- Reading Self Improvement Book
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd.
03.2026 - Current
Senior Planning Engineer
L&T Heavy Engineering
07.2022 - 03.2026
Project Intern
Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd.
08.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Technology - ME
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya
Diploma - ME
Dr. S. & S.S. Ghandhy College of Engineering and Technology