Himanshu Gajjar
@himanshugajjar
Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in static equipment design and lead engineering for oil & gas projects.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a chartered mechanical engineer with nearly 19 years' experience in design and detailing of static equipment for refineries, petrochemical and oil & gas projects, skilled in ASME Sec VIII, API and NACE standards. I have led multidisciplinary teams, driven value engineering and delivered large packages including tall columns, reactors, heat exchangers and major vessel fleets across FEED, proposal and detailed design stages.
As a hands-on lead and manager, I have overseen teams up to 22 engineers/designers, coordinated vendor and PMC approvals, and implemented cost and schedule optimizations that reduced site integration time and standardized erection methods. I train and mentor engineers, hold publications and certifications, and have a strong record of top-performer awards and project leadership on international assignments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TLChief Engineer - Mechanical
Technip Energies India Limited
May 2025 - Present (6 months)
Leading mechanical engineering for a NET ZERO CCUS power plant project, coordinating multi-discipline teams and delivering tall columns, heavy-wall vessels and packages while tracking deliverables and man-hours.
Lead Engineer - Mechanical Static
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Engg Limited
Mar 2019 - May 2025 (6 years 2 months)
Led mechanical static team (DGM level) for FEED/proposal and detail engineering across large hydrocarbon projects, delivering 700+ equipment items (33,000 MT) with compliance to ASME, NACE and multiple client specs.
Director
Pravin Techno Private Limited
Jan 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Founded and operated a small engineering firm focused on design services (initiative later discontinued due to business expectations).
LLLead Engineer - Static Equipment
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Aug 2007 - Dec 2017 (10 years 4 months)
Managed design and detailing of high-pressure, high-temperature reactors and static equipment for refinery and petrochemical projects, drove tendering, vendor reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.
Jr. Design Engineer
Himson Textiels Engg Industries Pvt Ltd
May 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 2 months)
Performed load analysis and part/mechanism design for textile machinery, producing modifications and assembly drawings per IS/BS codes.
Design Engineer
Susha Founders & Engineers
Feb 2004 - Apr 2004 (2 months)
Designed low-pressure die-casting and gravity die-casting machines, prepared part and assembly drawings and BOMs using AutoCAD.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IAIndian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Certificate Course, Leadership
Grade: 77.35%
Completed a Leadership Skills certificate course with a score of 77.35%.
National Institute of Technology, Surat
Master of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 8.52/10
Completed M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a CGPA of 8.52/10 focusing on mechanical design and related research.
Unknown (B.E. awarding institution not specified)
Bachelor of Engineering, Production Engineering
Grade: 61.22%
Completed Bachelor in Production Engineering with a percentage of 61.22%.
Gujarat State Education Board
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science (Higher Secondary)
Grade: 72%
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (Science) with 72% marks.
Gujarat State Education Board
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: 81.57%
Completed Secondary School Certificate with 81.57% marks.
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