ASHOK THAKKAR (P. Eng.) (PMP) Tel:- R- 306-***-****, Cell – 306-***-****.

***, ******* ****, *-****: acqkqg@r.postjobfree.com

Saskatoon. SK – S7T 0A3

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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position of “Project Engineer”. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Bachelor in mechanical engineering, with PMP and MBA (Finance). Actively involved in various APEGS committee and Past President of SES

(Saskatoon Engineering Society). Member of PMI (Prj. Mgmt. Inst.)-Saskatoon chapter. CANADIAN Citizen.

20+ years of professional experience in industrial design, engineering, project engineering/management, delivery (capital, up-gradation & re-vamping) & quality for EPCM, manufacturing, operation & fabrication for process, petroleum, mining & mineral processing. Dealt with client, consultant, contractor & vendor.

Extensive experience in managing, supervising & monitoring-capital/up-grade/de-bottlenecking projects -- Concept development, prefeasibility/feasibility study (Pre-FEED/FEED), value engineering, initial & detail design/engineering, multi-discipline project engineering/mgmt., assisting installation & commissioning/post commissioning for process, heavy engg, chemical, petroleum, mineral processing & combustion industry.

Exclusive experience in air pollution, liquid/bulk material storage & handling system, rotating/classification

/process/ separation equipment, material selection, coatings, corrosion/wear/abrasion lining system, mine site development, combustion, heat/mass transfer system and procurement/vendor/quality management.

Sound proficient knowledge of civil, structural, E&I, with strong understanding of discipline interface.

Familiar with all applicable ASTM, ANSI, ASME, API, CSA, statutory, industry standards and codes.

Familiar with relevant software - SAP, MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, PDMS, solid works etc.

Analytical, organized, innovative, initiative, self-motivated, flexible, project & time oriented, efficient problem solver with negotiation and continuous improvement skills, capable to work individually or in team, enthusiastic, ambitious with strong technical skills and multi discipline engineering experience. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Engg. Mgmt. / Senior Project Engineer-Mech. Karnalyte Resources, Saskatoon, Canada, 2013 – May 2015. Senior Project / Mechanical Engineer, Amec Foster Wheeler, Saskatoon, Canada, 2005- 2013. Project / Quality Engineer, Royal Foam Co., Toronto, Canada, 2001-2004. Assistant Manager (Projects), Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India 1995-2001. Assistant Manager (Contracts), Incorporated Engineers Ltd, India, 1991-1995. Mechanical Engineer, Age Technologies Pvt. Ltd, India, 1989-1991. Junior Project Engineer, Alcock Ashdown & Co Ltd, India, 1988-1989. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Karnalyte Resources (Engg. Mgmt./Sr. Prj. Engr-Mech. - Saskatoon) (May’13–May’15)

Responsible for liaising with EPCM, coordinating with consultants/engineering contractors, regulatory agency, vendors, stakeholders, permit application; fulfilling baseline scope, cost, schedule, safety & quality standard for development, delivery & operation of a green field potash solution mine. (625,000TPY, $750m)

Involved in preparation of various business case, evaluating options, project proposal/definition/scope, feasibility study (CAPEX/OPEX), recommend options, budget estimate, for presenting to board of directors.

Coordinate/assist in preparation of PMP (strategy, processes, system), project wide basis of design/design criteria, standardization, detail engg., integration (plant/mine facility, crystallizer, evaporator, logistics, infrastructure, utility) work packages, modularization (attended 3 day summit), 3D model & HAZOP.

Implement strategy/plan, monitor progress and evaluate process options to attain value engineering goals.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge in area of expertise, vendor development, attend technical & project management related conferences, tradeshows, prepare bidders list & involved in evaluating ERP system.

Involved in rail / NG pipeline study, early works, water well, well pads, cavern & brine well developments. ASHOK THAKKAR (P. Eng.) (PMP) Tel:- R- 306-***-****, Cell – 306-***-****. Page 2 of 4

Monitor overall planning, control and appraisal of project as per approved baseline scope, cost and schedule, ensuring design meets KRN specification, EH&S requirements and maintenance standards. Amec Foster Wheeler. (Sr. Project/Mechanical Engineer. Saskatoon) (Jan.’05–May ‘13)

Sintoukola (Congo) Potash project (2.0 MMT). Saskatoon. Project/Lead Engineer. (June‘12– May ‘13)

Responsible/coordinate for pre-feasibility, bridging, feasibility study (evaluate options: mine & plant site location, equipment’s & capacity, layout, ore conveying & storage), provide recommendation, scope development, value engineering, plant modularization study, project engineering/management, risk assessment, cost estimate, conduct various study, prepare reports for a green field potash mine project.

Potash Corp. Rocanville West Expansion Project (2.7 MMT-$2.8b). Saskatoon. (2009 – Nov.‘12) Principal Engineer (Mech.) and Project / Lead Mechanical Engineer. (July ‘09 – Nov.‘12)

Reporting to project/engineering manager, responsible for mechanical equipment’s, engineering strategy and plan, integration of mechanical engineering team, and act as a client representative.

Provide support for value engineering, continuous improvement, procurement strategies; mentor project team (all satellite office) for design, engineering, procurement, execution and construction phase.

Coordinate design & engineering team, integrate project basis of design/design criteria, interface with supply chain management, vendor development, budget estimate/forecast & change order management.

Interact with client (engineering, operation & maintenance team) for specifications, options, pilot plant testing, resolve all technical issues & ensure all engineering management procedures are implemented.

Coordinate development of equipment work packages, material requisitions, technical bid evaluation, recommendation, inspection, quality management and formal acceptance of all deliverables.

Provide technical & project engineering support; participate in design review of layout, PFD’s, P&ID, GA’s, 3D Model, specification & internal / vendor package design, ensuring project-wide standardization.

Review/support preparation of contracts, quote evaluation, attend to contractors’ technical concerns, participate in area constructability reviews and resolve all site engineering/ construction team concerns.

Support technical interface with project/cross functional team, energy audit, monitor & control (baseline scope, cost & schedule), ensuring functional processes, procedures and systems are implemented.

Attend conference, seminar & technical shows for latest development & evaluate/recommend options.

Involved in overall plant corrosion aspects, material selection, coatings, abrasion/wear lining, thermal and acoustic insulation philosophy, evaluation of noise levels and virtual noise study of upcoming plant.

Lead a team, for product load-out system, testing of various coating for thermal / acoustic insulation. Mechanical Area Lead - Responsible for all Wet Mill Area Mechanical deliverables (Jan – June 2009)

Responsible for scope development, design, engineering, budget, specification, planning, execution, monitoring & control (baseline scope, cost & schedule), quality and procurement of all deliverables.

Select and supervise package engineers, participate in technical bid evaluation and resolve all issues.

Develop / Assist in PMP (functional strategy, plan, processes, system), EWBS, CWP, work packages, site contracts and engineering deliverables, ensuring all PMP engineering requirements are followed.

Conduct weekly mechanical meetings, participate in engineering meetings, plan, schedule, review progress and act as a liaison with client, project/procurement/control and other engineering disciplines.

Provide technical guidance, mentoring, engineering support for performing design, package drawings / documents review, installation and construction activity and scope / change management.

Support and ensure all engineering activities are in compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations and approved plans; ensure adequacy of applications for permits.

Review, report, support and monitor progress of engineering, work allocation, man hours etc.

Potash Corp. Cory Red Product Expansion Project (2.2 MMT, $1.6b). Saskatoon. (2007 - 2008). Mechanical Package Lead/Area Lead.

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Responsible for all equipment specification, value engineering, standardization, technical bid evaluation, recommendation, GA drawing approval including engineering and inter discipline management.

Supervise and lead a team of package engineers. Assist and act as area manager as and when required.

Involved in pilot plant testing of equipment & carried out joint inspection of thickeners, centrifuges etc.

Participate in HAZOP, 3D Model reviews, contract requirements and deliverables review process.

Involved in formulating SS 316 pickling / passivation and wear / abrasion resistant lining requirement.

Potash Corp. Lanigan Phase-I Re-habilitation Project (1.5 MMT, $430m). Saskatoon. (2005 – 2007). Mechanical Equipment Coordinator / Lead Engineer.

Involved in feasibility study, project execution, construction, turnover to post-commissioning activities.

Responsible for scope definition, deliverables, PMP (processes, systems), budgetary enquiries, vendor development, estimation, PFD, planning, scheduling, monitoring, control & supervising junior engineers.

Responsible for basis of design/design criteria and all mechanical, piping & building services equipment specifications. Introduced a system of data sheets, eqp. list, QAP & ITP for all process, material handling equipment’s. Monitor progress of design, engineering, procurement and vendor drawing approval.

Prepare / review bid evaluations, coordinate internal requirements, issue recommendation and purchase requisition with all technical authority. Arrange and conduct bid review meetings with client & vendors.

Approve vendor drawings, QAP, ITP, resolve all inter discipline and vendor related issues. Interact with client (operation/maint.), attend meeting & all concerns. Coordinate with engineering sub consultants.

Assist, train, guide and review specifications, bid evaluations etc. prepared by juniors and EIT.

Coordinate meetings for HAZOP evaluations, 3D Model reviews and deliverables review process.

Conduct inspection of thickeners and product glazing dryer. Review and approve all O&M manuals.

Assist and support all regulatory agency approval during installation and commissioning stage.

Responsible for resolving all technical issues of field engineering, construction and commissioning team. Royal Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Project/Quality Engineer). (Feb.’01 - Dec.’04)

Royal Foam, Toronto, 2002-2004: Project engineering / management for a plastic resin processing plant. Coordinate and finalize conceptual design & detail engineering, selection of equipment, plant layout, project management, installation, commissioning and maintenance.

Royal Foam, Toronto, 2001: Production and Quality Control Supervisor. Plan and supervise installation of equipment, start-up and maintenance activities for a plastic foam extrusion facility. Establish and lead the quality control department. Participate in product development, die testing, set-ups, drawing approval, production planning and control and handling of non-conformances. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (FLSmidth collaboration) [Asst.Mgr.(Projects)] (Nov.’95-Jan.’01)

Arakkonam Grinding Unit, Arakkonam Cement Plant, India, 1999-2001: Project engineering and management lead for a C$80M, 1M tpa green field cement grinding unit. Responsible for engineering, equipment specification, project management (scope, cost, schedule-control & monitoring), procurement & quality assurance requirement. Supervise & coordinate a project team consisting of discipline engineers, designers and project controls. Including planning and scheduling, work allocation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, quality, inspection, monitoring, change management and technical support for construction & commissioning. Team member for implementing and training for SAP (R/3) – MM / PS module.

Visakh Refinery upgrade, Visakh Refinery, India, 1998: Project engineer for a diesel hydro desulphurization

(DHDS) unit turnkey project & floating platform. Responsible for project engineering & execution. Equipment’s involved – Process equipment’s, columns, scrubber & gas compressor.

Up-gradation of Various Cement Plants, India. 1998-1999: Project Lead. Supervise several upgrades, retrofit and re-engineering projects. (a) Task force member for Andhra Pradesh cement plant expansion from 6,500 to 7,200 tpd; (b) Task force member for Gujarat cement plant expansion from 6,000 to 6,800 ASHOK THAKKAR (P. Eng.) (PMP) Tel:- R- 306-***-****, Cell – 306-***-****. Page 4 of 4

tpd (conduct feasibility study, present payback data to top management, finalize system, execute project in scheduled shutdown & attained required capacity); (c) Introduced fly-ash handling & new burner design management system; (d) Energy audits, study of bag house Vs electrostatic precipitators (ESP), manual Vs automated packaging system; & (e) Team member for analyzing a blast in a reverse-air bag house.

AP Cement Project, Andhra Pradesh Cement Plant, India, 1995-1998: Area project engineering and management for a C$260M, 6,500 tpd green field cement plant. Responsible for equipment specification, bid evaluation, approval of GA drawing & QAP, project management (plan, execution, monitor & control- scope, budget & schedule), review of inspection report & resolving all technical issues. Coordinate internally & externally with vendor & collaborator for engineering, installation & commissioning activities. Assist & coordinate with engineering contractor, field engineering/construction and commissioning team and support post-commissioning activity. Acted as internal ISO auditor for ISO 9000 implementation. Incorporated Engineers Ltd. [Asst. Manager (Contracts)] (Apr.‘91 - Oct.’95)

RSP Kiln Upgrade / Automation, Rourkela Steel Plant, India, 1994-1995: Turnkey Contract Manager and Engineering lead. Responsible for design, engineering, project management, supply and construction services as per contract for a kiln upgrade system. Monitor and coordinate site construction contractor work & resolving all issues/concerns. Equipments included - kiln, refractory, drives and control panels etc.

Various Hot-Air Generator, Furnaces, Fired Heater & Burner Projects, India, 1992-1994: Project engineer for turnkey contract projects. Responsible for all design, engineering (standards, systems), project management (scope, budget, schedule, strategies, processes), procurement, manufacturing, inspection, customer / consultant approval, supervise / support installation, commissioning & post-commissioning activities. Assist/coordinate with engineering contractor, construction, operations and maintenance teams.

Continental Float Glass Project, Continental Glass Ltd, India, 1992-1993: Project engineer. Involved in conceptual design to post-commissioning activities for a turnkey project of LSHS unloading, storage and distribution system. Project comprised of rail car / trailer unloading, tank farm and distribution system.

Concrete Mixing Plants. Narmada Canal, India, 1991-1992: Responsible for concept development, design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, site/project management to post-commissioning of three turnkey projects for bulk cement un-loading, storage and conveying system for concrete mixing plants. Age Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Mechanical Engineer) (Aug.‘89 - Mar.’91)

Aramedco Foil Project, Aramedco Ltd, India, 1990-1991: Design and engineering lead for a 200M tpa electrodeposited copper foil manufacturing project (technical know-how from Advanced Foil Technology. NJ, USA). Responsible for detail engineering, equipment selection, fabrication drawings, vendor selection, and installation. Assist in selection of tension / speed controller, instruments and preparing O&M manuals.

Process equipment projects, India, 1989-1990: Responsible for conceptual & detail design, manufacturing, project management, procurement & commissioning of iodized salt conveying, extruder and drying system for food processing, rota shifter for milk processing plant and glass grinding machine. Alcock Ashdown & Company Ltd. (Junior Project Engineer) (Jan.’88 - July’89)

After initial training, responsible for execution of ship building projects as per detail drawings. Activity included- planning, execution, monitoring and controlling all activities in the yard, arranging all inspection and complying with LRS (Lloyd’s Register of Shipping) QA standards. Introduced a concept of module fabrication and assembly. Completed three projects; two fishing trawlers and a tugboat. Education:

B.Eng. (Mechanical). Bhavnagar University, India, Dec. 1987.

MBA (Finance), IGNOU. India, 2000.

Certification in Project Management, Centennial College, Toronto, Canada, 2002. References available on request.

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