RAVINDRA KHAKURAL

Fort Worth, TX, *****

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SUMMARY: Dedicated engineer with master’s degree in mechanical engineering specialize in additive manufacturing processes and computational fluid dynamics with 6 years of experience in design, fabrication, maintenance/repair, and construction industries. Known for outstanding problem-solving abilities, detailed observer, and proactive attitude.

EDUCATION

MS in Mechanical Engineering (August 2021 to December 2022) California State University, Los Angeles

BE in Mechanical Engineering (September 2011 to July 2015) Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India SOFTWARE SKILLS

MATLAB, Simulink, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Ansys, Microsoft packages, CFD Simulation, GD&T and CATIA, MicroStation, CNC, 3D printing (metal and nonmetal), Plate n Sheet, NDT. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Lean Six Sigma methods, quality assurance and quality control, TQM, Product development, Fedic condition of contract, BOQ/BOM, Manufacturing process, TQM, FEA, FEM, Problem solving, Root cause analysis, Engineering management, Cost control, Waste material optimization, technical communication, and Leadership. WORK EXPERIENCE

Mechanical (Design) Engineer (Nov 2019 to August 2021) Machhrepuchhre Metal & Machinery Works (P) Ltd., Pokhara, Nepal

• Prepared cost estimation for fabrication, transportation, and installation of mechanical components (gates, penstock pipes, ducts, bends, bifurcations, truss roofs, steel buildings, steel bridges, valves, pump and turbine casings).

• Prepared bill of quantity and other bidding document as per FIDIC condition of contract and design standards.

• Visited different construction sites and collected real time engineering data.

• Designed, analyzed, and issued for fabrication of mechanical components using AutoCAD, Solidworks, CATIA and Ansys.

• Reported progress report to client and consultants.

• Prepared and planned fabrication and erection methodology to maintain safe working environment and to complete project on time.

Mechanical Engineer (December 2017 to September 2019) Modern Precision Engineering Factory, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia

• Conducted repair, overhauling, and testing of industrial valves and flow meters, rota meters, pressure gauges as per API (594, 594, 600, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603 and 609) standards used in oil and gas industries.

• Provided technical assistance to shopfloor workers and production supervisors.

• Prepared material, equipment, and manpower requirement for manufacturing of industrial valves.

• Conducted safety meeting and toolbox talk with workers and supervisors.

• Kept the record and up to date maintenance of equipment and machineries. Mechanical Engineer (August 2015 – December 2017)

B. Four Engineering & Construction Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal

• Maintenance and commissioning of industrial air compressors, pneumatic valves, and pipelines

• Analyzed and solved problem occurred in VFDs and FDs with PLCs used in turbo fans, air compressors and nitrogen compressors.

PROJECTS & RESEARCH MEMBERSHIPS

California State University, Los Angeles

• Optimal control of rocket retrieval.

• 3D printing of ceramic composite.

• 3D printing using SLA, SLM and DED.

• CFD simulation of NACA 0009 hydrofoil.

• Resorbable Orthopedic implants.

• Measuring the speed of the motor using proximity sensors.

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India

• Hybrid car with the automatic braking system.

• Torque converter.

• Nepal Engineering Council.

• Nepal Engineering Association.

• NDT Level II (RT, UT, DPT & MPT) by

Institute of Metal Testing and Evaluation

LANGUAGE

English, Hindi, and Nepali

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS AREA OF INTEREST

• Saudi Aramco Oil & Gas (2019)

• Gas Yanbu (SABIC) (2019)

• GAS Jubail (SABIC) (2018)

• Nepal army directory of physical infrastructure

department. (2017)

Design, Construction, Manufacturing,

Production, Maintenance, Quality and

Application.

AVAILABLE FOR WORK

From February 2023

REFERENCES

Dr. Sushil Silwal

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662-***-****

Planning Engineer

NewYork Independent

System

Shakti Pandey

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+977-985-***-****

Managing director

Machhapuchhre metal &

machinery works (P) Ltd.,

Pokhara, Nepal

Bhagwan Bhandari

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+966-*********

Sales and Production Manager

Modern precision engineering

factory, Al-Jubail, Saudi

Arabia

Frenando Rubias

f.covarrubias208@gmail

.com

323-***-****

Mechanical Engineer

Momentum Engineering

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