Aman Kothari
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Chief Engineer with extensive expertise in leading large-scale, high-value demolition, remediation, and mine closure projects. Possesses a strong command of regulatory compliance, strategic project management, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and delivering innovative engineering solutions through meticulous planning and technical excellence. Committed to driving project success while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability within the engineering landscape.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Freeport McMoran
USA
10.2017 - Current
- Managed project lifecycle for demolition and mine closure efforts valued at over $200 million, encompassing engineering scope, design development, contractor selection, and meticulous project execution.
- Led engagement with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, legal representatives, local government entities, property owners, vendors, and global sourcing teams, to drive project success. Oversaw collaboration efforts to align stakeholder interests with project goals. Cultivated strong partnerships to enhance project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse technical teams while managing engineering budgets to meet critical deadlines.
- Designed and executed remedial action workplan and remedial investigations to address constituents of concern, ensuring compliance with EPA/DEP regulations and facilitating local government collaboration for effective permitting and implementation.
- Completed engineering evaluation and design for heavy duty slurry pumps and pressure vessels for the concentrate leach plant (CLP) at Morenci.
- Developed and implemented strategies for arsenic deportment to enhance environmental safety measures at Baghdad Mine.
- Executed lean maintenance and manufacturing strategies, achieving a 12% increase in reliability for the world's first fully automated mine sample preparation line.
- Reduced silica exposure by 50% in crushing and sample preparation and lead (Pb) exposure by 40% in fire assay laboratories by designing and implementing safe ventilation practices.
- Well-versed in NFPA and ACGIH standards.
Project Fellow
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Synthesized and characterized highly ordered Polyaniline, by intercalation of metals in polymers and tested the conductivity of the formulated polymers and its application towards adsorption of sulfonated dyes.
Graduate Engineer
Tega Industries Ltd
Dahej, India
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Commissioned the Banbury mixer and optimized production by 15% by reducing oil feed.
- Commissioned the Quality testing lab, quality processes and SOPs at the Dahej facility.
Education
Master of Science - Materials Science & Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida05-2017
B.Tech - Mechanical & Automation Engineering
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India08-2013
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Capital Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Closure/Liability Management
- MS Projects
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt, 2017-06-01
- Diploma in Mechanical CAD, 2011-11-01
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Freeport McMoran
10.2017 - Current
Project Fellow
University of Delhi
02.2015 - 12.2015
Graduate Engineer
Tega Industries Ltd
08.2013 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Materials Science & Engineering
University of Florida
B.Tech - Mechanical & Automation Engineering
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Personal Information
Title: Chief Engineer