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Mandar Karekar

Harrow,United Kingdom

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Engineer with 7+ years of experience and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Middlesex University, London. Expertise in rotating equipments such as pumps, air compressors, pressure vessels, air conditioning, and fire alarm systems. Also, completed a dissertation on Waste to Energy project in the final year of the Master’s program. Proficient in electrical and mechanical installations while ensuring compliance with OISD STD – 144 and safety regulations. Experienced in risk assessment, safety implementation, and enforcing permit-to-work procedures for operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Inspection Engineer

Freelance
London, England
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Conduct detailed inspections of pumps and other engineering equipment to ensure compliance with UK safety and operational standards.
  • Diagnose mechanical faults and provide actionable recommendations to enhance equipment efficiency.
  • Collaborate with international teams to optimize inspection protocols and minimize post-inspection repair needs.

Maintenance Engineer

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Hazira, India
07.2016 - 02.2022
  • Led mechanical commissioning, installation, and maintenance in LPG bottling plant projects, ensuring 100% safety compliance.
  • Conducted risk assessments, cost estimation, and equipment evaluations to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime.
  • Optimized mechanical processes, reducing commissioning time by 15% and increasing system performance by 12%.
  • Supervised 5-7 members of maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to operational schedules and regulatory compliance.

Operation and Maintenance Engineer

Gujarat Gas Ltd.
Petlad, India
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Maintained and optimized gas distribution systems, ensuring 100% reliability and efficiency.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on mechanical systems, reducing equipment failures by 20%.
  • Led emergency response operations, decreasing incident resolution time by 50%.
  • Prepared KPI reports on performance, safety, and reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Middlesex University
London, ENG
09.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

Savitribai Phule Pune University
09.2009 - 05.2014

Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineer

Sigma Institute of Technology and Engineering
09.2005 - 05.2008

Skills

  • Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs
  • Risk Identification & HSE Compliance
  • Equipment Optimization & Troubleshooting
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Stakeholder Communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inspection Engineer

Freelance
10.2022 - 02.2025

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Middlesex University
09.2022 - 10.2023

Maintenance Engineer

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
07.2016 - 02.2022

Operation and Maintenance Engineer

Gujarat Gas Ltd.
06.2014 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

Savitribai Phule Pune University
09.2009 - 05.2014

Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineer

Sigma Institute of Technology and Engineering
09.2005 - 05.2008
Mandar Karekar