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Education
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Skills Qualifications And Education
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Certification
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Dilip Pandya

Project Management
Loganville,GA

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with a track record of successfully managing project lifecycles and reducing risks. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance project performance while maintaining budget integrity. Strong analytical skills and innovative problem-solving have led to notable cost reductions. Ready to apply expertise to drive efficiency and success in new projects. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Controls Manager

Novelis inc.
Atlanta, USA
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed project timelines and budgets, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
  • Oversaw project controls for a $4.1B greenfield Aluminum Mill project, ensuring comprehensive schedule, cost, and scope monitoring.
  • Collaborated with teams to evaluate project risks and opportunities, implementing strategies that enhanced performance.
  • Contributed to risk assessment and mitigation plans that decreased potential project delays

Senior Project Engineer

Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Edmonton, Canada
02.2012 - 04.2021
  • Directed project lifecycle activities from initiation to closure, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Led cross-functional teams to manage engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities, achieving project objectives.
  • Directed all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, ensuring the completion of high-quality deliverables
  • Managed multidiscipline engineering for - $650M co-generation project, $150M cross country froth line project, $60M cross country process water line project and $12M Bitumen extraction Research project
  • Planned and coordinated engagement of internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project progress and deliverables
  • Identified and documented opportunities for improvement as lessons learned throughout the project phases

Project Manager

CoSyn Technology Ltd.
Edmonton, Canada
05.2005 - 02.2012
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Efficiently managed brownfield projects ranging from $200K to $60M
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Production Supervisor

Cantor Polyair Canada Ltd.
Toronto, Canada
01.2002 - 05.2005
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
  • Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.

Production Associate

Bio Lab Canada Inc.
Toronto, Canada
06.2001 - 12.2001
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.

Senior Chemical Engineer – Projects & Operations

Reliance Industries Ltd.
Surat, India
04.1996 - 12.2000
  • Supervised several chemical processing plant employees to verify overall quality of materials.
  • Assessed safety methods and procedures, determining new ways to promote better workplace protections.
  • Provided technical support to plant personnel in troubleshooting operational issues.
  • Led startup and shutdown procedures, maintaining compliance with plant operations manual and technical guidelines.
  • Managed operators in chemical processing plant, maintaining overall product quality.
  • Evaluated production activities and provided suggestions for quality improvements and cost control.

Chemical Engineer - Projects & Operations

Petrofils Cooperative Ltd.
Ankleshwar, India
03.1991 - 04.1996
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure product consistency and reliability.
  • Assessed production activities and offered suggestions to boost quality and productivity.
  • Assisted in the development of plant start-up plans including commissioning tasks and scheduling activities.
  • Performed calculations related to mass and energy balance, fluid flow, heat transfer.

Chemical Engineer

Gujarat Nylons Ltd
Kosamba, India
07.1989 - 03.1991
  • Assessed production activities and offered suggestions to boost quality and productivity.
  • Provided technical support to plant personnel in troubleshooting operational issues.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments such as research and development, sales, and marketing when necessary.

Chemical Engineer

Hari Orgochem Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara, India
03.1985 - 06.1989
  • Conducted laboratory tests on products to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Performed calculations related to mass and energy balance, fluid flow, heat transfer.
  • Designed equipment layout and piping systems for new plants in accordance with safety regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical - Chemical Engineering

Gujarat University
India
04.1980 - 03.1985

Skills

  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Budget management
  • Change Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic planning

Skills Qualifications And Education

Project Lifecycle Management: Planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing from conception to project close out 

Team Leadership: Leading large, diverse teams to meet objectives and exceed client expectations 

Risk & Issue Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of project risks and issues 

Stakeholder Management: Expertise in managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring clear communication 

Budget Management: Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial targets are met 

Change Management: Leading project changes, scope adjustments and managing organizational transformation 

Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party vendors and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards 

Strategic Planning: Long-term planning, resource forecasting, and aligning project goals with business objectives 

Languages

English
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Certification

  • Project Management Professional since Sept 2012

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Controls Manager

Novelis inc.
01.2023 - Current

Senior Project Engineer

Syncrude Canada Ltd.
02.2012 - 04.2021

Project Manager

CoSyn Technology Ltd.
05.2005 - 02.2012

Production Supervisor

Cantor Polyair Canada Ltd.
01.2002 - 05.2005

Production Associate

Bio Lab Canada Inc.
06.2001 - 12.2001

Senior Chemical Engineer – Projects & Operations

Reliance Industries Ltd.
04.1996 - 12.2000

Chemical Engineer - Projects & Operations

Petrofils Cooperative Ltd.
03.1991 - 04.1996

Chemical Engineer

Gujarat Nylons Ltd
07.1989 - 03.1991

Chemical Engineer

Hari Orgochem Pvt. Ltd.
03.1985 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical - Chemical Engineering

Gujarat University
04.1980 - 03.1985

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