Rajdeep Zala

Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of professional experience, including 9 years in major Oil & Gas and Refinery EPC projects across Kuwait and the UAE, and 1 year in industrial plant maintenance in India. Experienced in tank construction, piping erection, hydrotesting, and precommissioning, maintenance, and project execution. Skilled in API 650 tank construction, welding supervision, client coordination, safety compliance, quality control, and EPC project management.

Well-versed in EPC subcontracting processes and experienced with Gulf project standards, including GASCO, ADCO, ADNOC, KNPC, and KIPIC.

Tank Construction Engineer at Saipem Essar JV (2016-09 – 2023-07)

Project: Al-Zour New Refinery Project Phase 4 (EPC-059), Client: KIPIC

• Executed fabrication, erection, mechanical completion, and handover activities for storage tanks as per API 650.
• Successfully executed construction activities for 66 storage tanks ranging from 8m to 78m diameter.
• Prepared method statements, quantity estimations, and procurement inputs from engineering MTOs.
• Supervised erection of bottom plates, shell plates, roof structures (self-supported & column-supported), and deck plates using conventional and 12MT hydraulic jacking methods.
• Oversaw all welding activities (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW), nozzle installations, and scaffolding works.
• Led hydrotesting, blasting, painting, and final handover activities.
• Prepared and maintained detailed daily, weekly, and monthly tank progress reports including construction milestones, material status, hydro-testing progress, and punch list closure.
• Verified and certified monthly progress invoices and final project billing documentation.
• Coordinated with clients for approvals, inspections, and project progress monitoring and successfully collaborated with multi-cultural teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Piping Engineer at Essar Construction Overseas Ltd. (2014-08 – 2016-08)

Project: 24" Condensate Pipeline from Habshan to Ruwais (110 KM), Client: GASCO (ADNOC Group)

• Executed above-ground piping erection, hydrotesting, mechanical clearance, hot tapping, cold tapping and commissioning activities.
• Managed Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) activities and mainline stringing, lowering & welding operations.
• Coordinated with PMC and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Obtained client work permits and ensured compliance with ADNOC, ADCO, and GASCO procedures.
• Conducted daily progress meetings with the client and ensured full compliance with HSE and quality procedures.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at DCW Ltd. (2013-07 – 2014-07)

• Performed maintenance and inspection of pumps, valves, and plant equipment.
• Handled preventive maintenance, shutdown activities, and equipment overhauling.
• Worked in Ammonia House, Carbonation, and Brine Units of the Soda Ash Plant.
• Maintained accurate maintenance records and updated daily maintenance data.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Gujarat Technological University (2009 – 2013)