HPharshad patel
@harshadpatel
Experienced yard fabrication manager with 26 years in heavy fabrication for oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Yard Fabrication Manager with nearly 26 years of experience in heavy fabrication for oil & gas, power and petrochemical projects.
I have led full-production yards executing jackets, offshore platforms, living quarters modules, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and complex structures, ensuring on-schedule delivery and compliance with ISO quality standards.
My strengths include ramping up projects, optimizing manpower and machinery utilization, implementing cost-saving measures, and coordinating across engineering, planning, QA/QC, commercial and HSE teams.
I am a hands-on leader focused on safety, quality and timely project execution, with extensive experience in stage-wise inspection, documentation, supplier assurance and resolving client-project team conflicts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Yard Fabrication Manager
Praj Industries Ltd.
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Oversees yard fabrication operations for large offshore and industrial modules, ensuring on-schedule delivery, quality compliance (ISO), and safe load-outs while optimizing manpower and resources.
Site In Charge
L&T MFY
Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Led fabrication site operations at Sohar Port, ensuring material availability, workforce management, and adherence to quality and safety standards for offshore modules.
LLSite In Charge
L&T Ltd.
Sep 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Managed site fabrication and erection activities, coordinated with engineering, QA/QC, planning and HSE teams to meet project schedules and contractual requirements.
Site In Charge
N-KOM
Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (11 months)
Supervised fabrication and installation activities for offshore living quarters and platform projects, managing client interfaces and change documentation.
Sr. Production Engineer
ABG Shipyard Ltd.
Feb 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 10 months)
Managed production activities in heavy fabrication yard, monitored job progress, conducted stage inspections, and implemented measures to meet delivery schedules.
LLProduction Engineer
L&T Ltd.
Dec 1999 - Feb 2008 (8 years 2 months)
Executed production planning and fabrication of structural and piping modules, coordinated with engineering and planning for timely project deliveries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K.J. Polytechnic, Bharuch
Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering focused on practical fabrication and mechanical principles.
Availability
Location
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