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Sameer Pethkar

Sameer Pethkar

People Leader With Strong Project Management/PMP Certified

Summary

Accomplished engineering leader with a proven track record on developing engineering competences in line with market/ product needs and delivering to clients expectations. Highly organized, structured and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams.

Successful in implementing engineering strategies and delivering

expected result's. Good in driving offshore teams and integrating

them into competence center.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Lead - Capital & Tech Transfer

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead capital investment projects for Tech transfer and infrastructural projects at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies.
    • Project Status reporting to project board at Japan
    • Oversaw contract management towards Engineering consultancy.
  • Drive project through leads on disciplines
  • Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals for the company.
  • Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.

Senior Engineering Manager

Novo Nordisk Engineering
01.2024 - 12.2024

Customer Novo Nordisk , Biggest Pharmacutical plant in world.(Project value 143 billion DKK).

  • Oversaw large portfolio of CAPEX projects to deliver on project specification, time, and on budget for part of a pharma plant being built in Klaundborg.
  • Speaking partner for internal engineering team, customer, and various stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
  • Leading Engineering team members to identify and manage alignment of design and compliance with customer design specifications.
  • Change Management responsible.
  • lLeading and managing plant handover plan to customer.
  • Cordinate delivery and integrate it into complete Engineering package with our off-shore team in India.
  • Tracking progress on implementation of SCCs (Scope change control)
  • Define and drive critical work package deliverables, resources, quality requirements, and interfaces dependent on the number and complexity of areas.
  • Responsible for Design Review with Novo Nordisk & Qulaity process being followed incl. schedule of reviews
  • Responsible for selection of new suppliers and following up for Inspection and FAT prior to delivery.

Technical Project Manager

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2021 - 12.2023

1.Customer - ST1 Refinery,Gothenburg (HVO Plant-Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)

Capex 150 MEur.

2. Customer - Philips 66 Refinery,California(HVO Plant)

Capex 180 MEuro

  • Responsible towards technical deliverables from customer projects being delivered on time, budget and specification.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams mainly process, utility, Automation,Construction etc to secure all technical compliance with regards to specification and design codes are incorporated in the engineering.
  • Material Of Construction & Design Change Notifications
  • Technical review of new supplier selection process (Audits)
  • Monitor overall risk management and lessons learnt, compliance with process and raise NC to process and follow up for closure.
  • Participate in reviews, including documents/deliverables, and design reviews
  • Successfully delivered multiple high-profile CAPEX projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction for heavy industry segments like refineries, petro chemicals, steel manufacturers, HVO.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Haldor Topsoe
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Certified consultant in driving cost competitive initiative workshop related process optimisation and VAVE (Value Engineering)
  • Lead program related to continuous improvement processes across organization.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with PM,s and directors.
  • Develop and maintain PLM system and other Engineering tools.
  • Interacted with sales and external stakeholders to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.

Head of System Engineering

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2015 - 11.2019

Customers

UOP, USA (Refinery consultant)

Equinor,Norway

Stena drillng,Sweden

Heavy Industry - Energy, refinery & drilling


  • Manage and develop team of global product managers responsible for engineered systems across Business Unit.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed sales, product management need of standardized Engineering documentation like P&ID, equipment specification,3D drawings, manufacturing drawings etc
  • Coordinated resource planning and execution with engineering team members and team leads.
  • Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
  • Secure usability of designs from modular into customer projects.
  • Drive engineering strategy based on business needs and market footprint.
  • Process owner for engineering tools across BU..

Engineering Team Leader- Energy and Petrochemical

Alfa Laval
09.2005 - 12.2014

Customers - Equinor , Norway(statoil)

Petrobras , Brazil

Total, France

Shell, Libya

Industry - Oil & gas; LNG

Refinery & Petro Chem

Monitor & measure performance with regards to schedule and budget and report, and escalate internal and external performance related issues for all scope in department. Define and drive KPIs to deliver on promise.

Define scope of work for project deliverables as per contract.

Participate in FAT with customers at suppliers

Commissioning support on oil platforms.

Drive quality assurance for project deliverables.

Development of team competences

Set direction and empower team to deliver on promise.

Lead team of Project managers and engineers.

Drive Project Status board for all projects

Establish and drive Engineering center in India

Lead International complex projects to deliver on spec, time and budget


Deliver engineering strategy for future business need

Forecast and resource planning

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication across the organization.

Follow up on engineering verification plan for customer projevcts.

Project Manager- Sugar Process Industry

ThyssenKrupp
01.1999 - 12.2004
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management (ALTECH)

Chalmers University
Gothenborg Sweden
01.2016 - 2016.12

PMP Certification - Project Management

Project Management Professional
USA
01.2008 - 2008.12

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Pune University
Pune India
01.1995 - 1998.12

Skills

  • Project risk management
  • Effective communication
  • Contract negotiation
  • Skill enhancement programs
  • Strategic leadership
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Excellent Communication
  • Global perspective
  • Proficient in software applications
  • Data-driven problem solving
  • Engineering quality assurance

Software

MS projects

AGILE Plan

SAP

ERP Tools

Certification

PMP Certification

Interests

Play outdoor games

Running

Reading

Timeline

Project Lead - Capital & Tech Transfer

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
01.2025 - Current

Senior Engineering Manager

Novo Nordisk Engineering
01.2024 - 12.2024

Technical Project Manager

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2021 - 12.2023

Continuous Improvement Manager

Haldor Topsoe
01.2019 - 12.2020

BBA - Business Administration And Management (ALTECH)

Chalmers University
01.2016 - 2016.12

Head of System Engineering

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2015 - 11.2019

PMP Certification - Project Management

Project Management Professional
01.2008 - 2008.12

Engineering Team Leader- Energy and Petrochemical

Alfa Laval
09.2005 - 12.2014

Project Manager- Sugar Process Industry

ThyssenKrupp
01.1999 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Pune University
01.1995 - 1998.12
Sameer PethkarPeople Leader With Strong Project Management/PMP Certified