Ashok Thakkar.

Background

About Ashok Thakkar.

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, with PMP and MBA (Finance). Registered as P. Eng. in ON and SK. APEGS Council Member (2021-2024), Alternate Warden-Kipling Camp #4 (Corporate of Seven Wardens) & Past President of SES (Saskatoon Engineering Society). Member of PMI (Project Management Institute) and CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum). CANADIAN CITIZEN- 25+ years of proven, exclusive and progressive experience in successfully and efficiently completing various capital/up-gradation/expansion projects from concept to commissioning: Expertise and in-built flair in Project design/engineering/management, safely, to a well-defined scope/cost/schedule/quality constraints for EPCM, EPC, client, manufacturing within heavy industrial, chemicals, metals, oil & gas, hydrocarbons, mining, cement, minerals processing and thermal energy industry - Extensive demonstrated experience in successfully leading, managing and efficiently completing: Project concept/scope development, definition, OoM/prefeasibility/feasibility study (FEL-1,2,3), value engineering, plant optimization, bridging, technical enhancement, multi-discipline - Initial & detail design/engineering; Project/Engineering-Planning, enhancing, standardizing, cost estimation, execution, monitoring, control; procurement, inspection, QA/QC, contract management, EH & S, field engineering, quality, construction, commissioning, handing over to close out- Spearheaded in identifying, developing, evaluating and dealing with stake holders, clients, consultants, suppliers, vendors and contractors. Unique niche in exploring enhanced, latest innovative technology/ systems/equipment’s- Exclusive technical expertise in air pollution control, liquid/bulk material storage/handling system, classification/process /static/rotating/ separation equipment’s, energy audits, material selection, coatings, wear/abrasion lining, combustion, piping, heat and mass transfer system. Along with stakeholder, procurement, contract, vendor and quality management- Strong proficient knowledge of process, metallurgy, civil, structural, E&I, automation, controls and discipline interface- Familiar with all applicable ASTM, ANSI, ASME, API, EPA, CSA, statutory, safety practices, industry standards & codes- Software Familiarity - SAP, MS Project, Primavera, 3D Smart Plant, AutoCAD, PDMS & Solid works- Analytical, innovative, ambitious, passionate, resourceful, problem solver, project oriented, self-motivated with strong technical and multi discipline/cross-functional high-performance team building skills.