Manoj Thakkar

About Manoj Thakkar

Highly experienced and accomplished Manager with 30+ years of experience leading Oil and gas Production and Processing Facilities and Power Plant Assets. Expert in Operation Management Process Optimization and process Safety, Executing EPC projects from concept to reality cost-effectively, and safely within the given time limit and approved budget.Key Achievements:Operational Excellence: Led initiatives for process safety, optimization, and root cause analysis, achieving an average plant availability of 98.5% with zero incidents across 21 operating sites in India.EPC Project Execution: Successfully developed three cost-effective oil and gas production sites (5 to 12 MMSCFD) from concept to reality within approved budgets and timelines in the last 24 months.Well Pad Establishment: Oversaw the erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and operation of 18 well pads with a total of 148 wells.Crude Oil Processing Trains: Led a team in designing, commissioning, and operating three crude oil processing trains, reaching a total capacity of 230 kbopd, with involvement in various stages such as FEED, design review, SIL study, HAZOP, and commissioning.World\'s Largest EOR & Polymer Facility: Delivered a 100 Kbpd PAM Mother solution at ppm concentration, receiving recognition for the successful completion of the world\'s largest EOR development in 2015.Safe Plant Operation: Achieved 99.5% plant availability and zero incidents over a three-year tenure as Business Delivery Head.Captive Power Generation System: Developed a system comprising six fired boilers, 240 km of steam pipelines, and a 60 MW power generation and distribution system.Maintenance Management System: Established SAP PM/MM/WHM modules, issued 250 POs, managed contracts, and recruited over 250 contractor staff during the first year.World\'s Longest Pipeline: Played a crucial role in the installation and commissioning of the world\'s longest crude oil export pipeline.Offshore Facility Project: Successfully completed fabrication, laying, flushing, and commissioning of a 6.0 km long pipeline, along with a 2.3 km long pipeline below sea bed using specialized techniques.Capacity Enhancement: Increased crude oil processing capacity from 12k bopd to 25k bopd through detailed engineering, HAZOP, and strategic execution.Crude Oil Pipeline Project: Managed the entire process from pre-survey to budget approval for a crude oil pipeline, including route identification, utility requirements, and cost estimation.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Deep Industries Limited

   Mar 2020 — Present

   As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) overseeing the company\'s Oil & Gas Production and Processing Facilities, my role is marked by comprehensive leadership and strategic initiatives across various operational domains. Here\'s an overview of my key responsibilities and contributions:1. Review and Monitoring of Operational Sites:Guiding teams to ensure safety, reliability, and sustainability across 21 operational sites in India.Initiating and driving efforts to establish Operation & Maintenance Excellence.2. EPC Projects Execution:Overseeing end-to-end execution of EPC projects, transforming concepts into operational realities.Successfully completing three oil and gas production sites (5 to 12 MMSCFD) in the last 24 months, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.3. HSE Management:Implementing robust Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management practices.Conducting comprehensive reviews such as Project Detail Engineering, GA, PFD & P & ID, and HAZOP/HAZID.4. Business Expansion/Growth:Spearheading strategic initiatives to drive business expansion and growth.Identifying opportunities for market penetration and diversification.5. Procurement & Contracts:Managing and optimizing procurement processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Developing and overseeing robust contractual agreements.6. Vendor Development & Assessment:Establishing and nurturing strong vendor relationships.Implementing rigorous vendor assessment processes to ensure high-quality partnerships.7. Annual Planning & Budgeting:Leading annual planning and budgeting exercises.Ensuring alignment of financial strategies with operational goals.8. Training & Talent Management:Focusing on talent development and management to enhance team capabilities.Implementing training programs aligned with organizational objectives.9. Statutory Compliance:Ensuring adherence to statutory compliance requirements.Staying abreast of regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments.

Education

• University of Madras

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management

  2012 — 2016

• General Electric ( GE ) - US MNC

  Six Sigma - Green Belt, Quality Management

  2005

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Certificate, Star Trek Leadership Development Program

  2014

• Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

• IBR Authority, Gujarat State

  Boiler Proficiency Engineer