Nirav T Thakkar

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ABOUT NIRAV T THAKKAR

Professional Profile:Thirteen years of professional experience in onsite/ offshore structural analysis and design of onshore structures. Diverse expertise in Greenfield and Brownfield engineering of oil & gas, food & beverages, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, chemical, water & wastewater treatment plant, and infrastructure sectors projects from concept stage to delivery involving FEED and detailed decommissioning.Well-acquainted with American Codes, Indian Codes, & Process Industry Practices Standards.Employment History- Currently working as a Structural Engineer in the greater Chicago area- Involved in various types of Civil/Structural projects in all aspects of engineering, such as analysis, design, detailing, study & review of drawings- Executed greenfield projects with Steel and RCC structural designing and detailing like water treatment plants, storage yards, pipe racks, and various process and non-process buildings & structures- Execution of brownfield projects with Steel and RCC structure feasibility check, modifications to the existing structure with complete designing and detailing- Spearheaded design team, oversaw multi-disciplinary coordination, attended model reviews, and visited sites at each stage of project development to ensure execution as per drawings- Onsite experience in technical coordination with clients and information management, including construction support for smooth completion of the project, adhering to schedule within stipulated shutdown time- Conducted 3D model design review sessions of the project with offshore and client teams. Real-time communication between client and offshore team for quick turn-around in the project- Interacting with Professional Engineers (PE) of respective countries for approval, signing, and stamping of documents/drawings- Strong follow-through and technical skills, ensuring optimal client service and productivity- Strong proficiency in STAAD Pro, STAAD Foundation, Ram Connection, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, Navisworks & AutoCAD. Well-versed with FEM analysis using STAAD Pro. Possesses expensive knowledge of MS Excel for complex structural design calculations- Technical review of drawing for compliance with design, maintenance, construction, installation, operation, safety, and clearance requirements- Inculcated value engineering for improving design drawings- Reviewed fabrication drawings and ensured the implementation of the same at the site erectionEnsured on-time delivery with the aid of critical construction support