Akshay Sharma — Operations Associate

I am a conscientious, organized, dynamic, results-oriented mechanical engineering professional with over a decade of experience in Corporate project management, handling sales & marketing, installation & maintenance, and business development across the energy and industrial furnaces sectors. • Currently Assistant Manager at Praj Industries (LSTK OSBL), leading the IOCL Panipat 2G Ethanol 100KLD Project: managing packages vendors, EPCM documentation, P&ID reviews, validations, erection, construction, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination for seamless execution and high satisfaction. • Expertise in handling sales & marketing: developing markets, nurturing relationships, providing technical/commercial support to dealers, and driving growth via strategic initiatives. • Skilled in corporate project management (installation, commissioning, maintenance) and field supervision: erecting piping systems (boiler, steam, oil, coal, water), coal mills, ducts, structures, scrubbers, chimneys, boiler/ESP fabrication, fuel systems, turbines, chillers, and balance of plant. • Proficient in engineering/integration of coal/biomass-fired boilers, AFBC/high-pressure boilers, waste heat recovery, customized solutions for cogeneration, waste-to-energy, and projects like 160,000 TPA Zinc Ferrite Fumer at Hindustan Zinc Ltd. • Adept at leading cross-functional teams, site supervision, risk/procurement/negotiation, cost/scheduling controls, efficiency optimization, labor handling; proven in milestones like hydro tests, boiler fires (e.g., 4 TPH AMUL, 14 TPH OCCL Mundra), shutdowns (Luwa Pumps), minimizing downtime with quality standards. • Education: Executive MBA (Operations/Production, Mewar University), eMDP (Project Management, IIM Rohtak), B.Tech (Mechanical, ITM Bhilwara); certifications: LNG/Gas Markets (EnerGlobe), ISO 45001 Auditor (TUV India); skills in process engineering, proposals, and sustainability.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a mechanical engineering professional with expertise in project management within the energy sector.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 11 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Project Management
Mechanical Engineering
Quality Assurance
Procurement

Career Highlights

Over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering.
Expert in corporate project management and business development.
Proven track record in optimizing project workflows and efficiency.

Work Experience

Praj Industries

Assistant Manager (3 yrs 4 mos)

FORBESVYNCKE PRIVATE LIMITED

Executive Projects (1 yr 5 mos)

UDAIPUR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT SYNDICATE PVT LTD (UMDS)

Assistant Maintenance & Projects Manager UMDS (2 yrs 6 mos)

Associated Industrial Furnaces

Project Mechanical Engineer - M2 (1 yr 3 mos)

Techmech Engineering & Consultant

Mechanical Project Engineer (3 yrs 4 mos)

Education

Executive project Management eMDP at Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Executive MBA at Mewar University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Institute Of Technology & Management, Bhilwara (Rajasthan)-311001

12th at Govt. Sen. Sec. School pratap nagar, bhilwara

10th at Mayur Senior Secondary, School

Executive Project Management Program eMDP (eqivalent to MBA) at Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Akshay Sharma

Operations Associate

Pune, Maharashtra, India11 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering.
Expert in corporate project management and business development.
Proven track record in optimizing project workflows and efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a mechanical engineering professional with expertise in project management within the energy sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementMechanical EngineeringQuality AssuranceProcurement

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipRisk ManagementContract NegotiationProcurement and Contract NegotiationOperational EfficiencyClient RelationsStrategic PlanningC++Project PlanningMicrosoft OfficeEngineeringAutoCAD MechanicalPro EngineerBoiler ErectionStack Erection

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Experience

11 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Praj industries

Assistant Manager

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

IOCL Panipat 2G Ethanol 100KLD Project, managing new packages Vendors, LSTK and ensuring successful project execution and commissioning management.
Assist the commissioning of mechanical projects, ensuring adherence to P&ID reviews and specification validations.
Managed customer documentation as a EPCM and Commissioning inspections for the IOCL 2G Ethanol project in Panipat.
Spearheaded mechanical erection, construction and Commissioning efforts, optimizing project workflows and enhancing efficiency.

Project ManagementMechanical Engineering

Forbesvyncke private limited

Executive Projects

Aug 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Managed the Vendors for the erection and commissioning of coal-fired boilers, ESP, and fuel handling systems.
Successfully delivered projects with high customer satisfaction, evidenced by satisfaction letters.
Collaborated with instrumentation teams to ensure seamless project handovers.

Quality AssuranceCross-functional Team LeadershipProject Management

Udaipur mineral development syndicate pvt ltd (umds)

Assistant Maintenance & Projects Manager UMDS

Jan 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India · Hybrid

Managed Corporate project's planning, execution, and Vendors coordination for multiple sites in India and Thailand.
Optimized resource utilization and advanced procurement functions to streamline operations.
Coordinated maintenance activities across the Golcha Group, enhancing site reliability and performance

Risk ManagementProcurementContract NegotiationProject Management

Associated industrial furnaces

Project Mechanical Engineer - M2

Oct 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Chanderiya

Directed the erection of high-pressure boilers, turbines, and associated infrastructure at 160000 TPA Hindustan Zinc Limited.
Implemented project scheduling, cost monitoring, and efficiency calculations to meet project milestones.
Liaised with clients such as China NFC, ensuring project delivery within a budget of ₹570 Crore.

Project ManagementMechanical Engineering

Techmech engineering & consultant

Mechanical Project Engineer

May 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bhilwara Area, India

Executed and supervised the Manufacturing, fabrication, and Erection & commissioning of boilers, chillers, and other equipment at various industrial sites, including Structure and Piping.
Conducted quality checks and coordinated shutdown operations to minimize downtime.
Managed site-specific projects, delivering on stringent timelines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Project ManagementMechanical Engineering